# 6.3.1 Create a Task

The "Create a Task" feature in Onethread **allows** users to **create new tasks** within a **project**. 

**Users** can **assign a task name, description, due date, and other relevant details.** 

This feature helps **organize** the **project** into smaller, more **manageable parts**, making it easier to **track progress** and ensure that all tasks are completed on time.

 

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### Pre-conditions to use the Feature:

* Users **must have** an **account** in Onethread.
* Users must be a **part** of a **company**.
* Users **must** be **part** of a **project**.
* **Anyone** in a **project** can **create** a **task**.

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### Steps to Use:

* **Click** the "**Item**" button from the **Create +** button at the top right corner or “**New Item**” or **Add New Item** from a **Company dashboard** or a **Project dashboard**, or the “**+ Create a task in Sprint**” button from **inside a Sprint**.
* A **form** will **appear**. You can **create** **Phases**, **Milestones**, **Tasks**, and **Issues** from here. 
* Select the **Task** & **project.**
* Give the task a **name.**
* Choose the **assignee**. You can **assign** **multiple** **assignees** to a task.
* Provide **Status** & set the **Priority**.
* Give a **Start Date** and **Due Date** if needed. Note that the Start date and Due date are required for tasks to appear in the **Calendar** and **Gantt chart**. The start date must not exceed the due date.
* Set **Reminders** & **Repetition** (if needed).
* Set the **Story Points** (if needed).
* Type or create a **Label** (if needed).
* Add **Dependency Task** (if needed).
* Add a **short description** of the task in the **Description** box. 
* Onethread gives you **rich text support** options for **description** formatting. Choose your preferred one and change the description format accordingly.
* After providing all the necessary information & checking, **hit** the “**Create Task**” button.
* **Voila!** You have created your very first Task related to your project. 

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<figure><img src="/files/eH6GVk548mOiCfNpErfH" alt=""><figcaption><p>Task create procedure</p></figcaption></figure>

### Important Notes;

* **Assignees** are **project teammates**. When you add **colleagues** to a project, they become **project teammates**.

### Benefits:

* **Enhanced productivity:** Breaking down a project into smaller tasks makes managing and tracking progress easier, leading to increased productivity and better results.
* **Improved project organization:** Tasks can be created and assigned to specific team members, making it easy to track who is responsible for what.
* **Better collaboration:** Creating tasks helps foster better collaboration among team members, as everyone knows what needs to be done and can work together to achieve the project goals.
* **Better task management:** Creating tasks allows for better organization and management of workloads. It helps to keep track of project progress, ensures the timely completion of tasks, and avoids any confusion or overlap.


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