How to Move a Subtask in Asana

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to move a subtask in Asana.

‍

Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to move a subtask in Asana:

Go to the 'Project' menu.
Click the task that has a subtask.
Click and drag the subtask away from the parent task and put it on the TO DO list.
You can find the subtask in your TO DO list and click on it.
You will be directed to the task pane, click the ellipsis icon.
Go to the 'Convert to' button.
Select 'Subtask'.
Choose from the task that you want to assign the subtask to.
To make sure the subtask was assigned to your preferred task, click the task.
View the task pane and scroll down below, there you can find the subtask under the main task.

📌 Why this matters

Moving subtasks between parent tasks lets you reorganize work as project priorities shift without losing the detailed breakdown you've already created. This becomes especially valuable when you realize a subtask actually belongs under a different main task, or when team responsibilities change mid-project.

Rather than recreating the subtask from scratch and losing its history, comments, and attachments, you preserve all that context while placing it where it logically fits. Your project structure stays clean and accurate as circumstances evolve.

Your product deserves an interactive demo

Start free

How to Integrate Asana with Figma

How to Integrate Asana with Quickbooks

How to Integrate Asana with Toggl