How to Add Custom Fields in Asana

Quick summary

Custom fields in Asana let teams track project-specific data — such as priority, status, or category — directly on tasks. You can configure field types, add options, set colors, and share fields across your organization's field library for consistent reporting.

Steps

1. Open the project where you want to add custom fields.
2. Access the project's customization panel to reveal field options.
3. Under the 'Add' section, click 'Fields' to open the field editor.
4. Enter a name for your custom field.
5. Optionally, click 'Add a description' to explain what the field tracks.
6. Choose the field type you need — such as Multiple-select, Text, Number, or Dropdown.
7. Type the option you want to add for the field.
8. Set a colour for the field option to aid visual identification.
9. Check the box to add the field to your organization's field library so it can be reused across projects.
10. Check the box to have collaborators notified of the new field.
11. Click 'Create field' to save and apply it to the project.
12. View your newly added custom field live in the project.