How to add a due date in Asana

Add a due date to an Asana task from List view: click the Due date cell, pick a day in the calendar, and confirm the date shows on the task row.

Quick answer

To add a due date in Asana, open your project in List view, click the empty Due date cell on the task row, choose a day in the calendar that opens, and check that the date appears in the Due date column, such as 10 Nov.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open your project in List view
  2. Find a task with an empty Due date cell
  3. Click the Due date cell on that row
  4. Click a day in the calendar
  5. Check the date in the Due date column

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Summary

A due date tells your team when a task needs to be finished. In Asana you can set one straight from the project List view without opening the task. The date then shows on the row for everyone.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the due date field

    Open your project in List view and find a task whose Due date cell is empty. Click that cell on the task row. A calendar opens with a Due date box at the top.

  2. Step 2

    Pick a date

    Click a day in the calendar, such as 10. The Due date box fills in with your choice. The calendar also offers Start date, Add time, Set to repeat and Clear.

  3. Step 3

    Check the due date

    Click away from the calendar to close it. The Due date cell on the task row now shows the date, for example 10 Nov.

Why this matters

You have a task sitting in a project with no deadline, so nobody knows when it is due. Setting a due date takes seconds, puts the deadline on the task row, and lets you and your team see what is coming up at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to open the task to set a due date?

    No. In List view you can click the Due date cell on the task row and choose a day from the calendar.

  • Can I add a start date as well?

    The calendar shows a Start date option next to the Due date box, so you can set a start date from the same place.

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