# 6.2.3 Provide Start & Due Date to a Task

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

### Steps to Use:

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

<figure><img src="/files/BoFcGkVezNemRm6gTCLk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Providing Start &#x26; Due Date</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 task in the **Gantt chart** and **Calendar View**.

### Benefits:

* With this feature, users can **easily track progress** and ensure that tasks are completed on time.
* It also allows for **better resource planning and scheduling** and helps avoid delays or overlapping tasks.&#x20;
* By providing start and due dates for tasks, the authority can keep the **project on track** and achieve **project goals** within the **designated timeline**.


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