# Provide Start & Due Date to a Phase

This feature enables users to assign specific start and due dates to phase. This helps to establish clear timelines and deadlines for each phase in a project. 

### Steps to Use:

* Select a **phase from a project**. The **phase modal page** opens.
* Click the **estimated start date** & provide the **date** & **time.**
* Click the **estimated due date** & provide the **date** & **time.**

<figure><img src="https://4113483419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGidBZt9wHrAuaIEXoJOq%2Fuploads%2F050neqnHxsox7Bx8EjHu%2FModal%20Phase%20Start%20date%20%26%20due%20date.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=4b4730e2-8add-49b0-b29d-61c39324a47c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Provide Start &#x26; Due Date to a Phase</p></figcaption></figure>

### Important Note:

* The **start date must not exceed the due date**.
* **Providing** the **start date** and **due date** is **mandatory** to see a phase in the **Gantt chart** and **Calendar View**.