How to Create Subtask in Clickup

Quick summary

Subtasks in ClickUp let you break complex tasks into smaller, trackable units within a project. You can add details like assignees, due dates, and priorities to each subtask to keep work organized and manageable.

Steps

1. Go to the project where the main task is located.
2. Click on the task to open its details.
3. In the task details view, locate the Subtasks section, usually found toward the bottom of the details pane.
4. Click the + New task button, then enter the name of the subtask in the field that appears.
5. Add additional details such as description, assignees, due dates, priorities, attachments, and custom fields.
6. Click Save to save the subtask.
7. To view your subtask, click on the parent task to confirm it appears correctly.