How to add an attachment to a task in Asana
Learn how to add an attachment to a task in Asana: open the task, select Add attachment, then upload a file or pick a cloud source like Google Drive.
Quick answer
To add an attachment to a task in Asana, open the task from your project list, scroll down to the Attachments section, and select Add attachment. The Attach knowledge dialog opens with an Upload tab and cloud sources such as Google Drive. Choose a file to upload, or pick a cloud source.
Steps at a glance
- Open your project in List view.
- Open the task details pane.
- Scroll to the Attachments section.
- Select Add attachment.
- Pick Upload or a cloud source.
- Choose a file to upload.
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Summary
Attachments keep briefs, mockups and reference files on the task they belong to. Asana lets you upload a file or pull one from a connected cloud source, so the whole team works from the same document.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task
Open your project in List view, such as Work requests. Hover over the task row and click the arrow beside the task name. The task details pane opens on the right with the task's fields.
Step 2
Find Add attachment
Scroll down in the details pane to the Attachments section, below Subtasks. Select the plus button labeled Add attachment next to the heading.
Step 3
Pick a source
The Attach knowledge dialog opens. On the left, Upload is selected by default, and you can switch to a cloud source such as Google Drive. Choose the source where your file lives.
Step 4
Choose a file to upload
With Upload selected, click Choose a file to upload to browse your computer and select the file. Your computer's file picker handles the selection, and the file then attaches to the task.
Why this matters
You are handing a task to a teammate and the brief lives in a separate file. Attaching it directly to the task means they open one place and find the work and its reference material together, with no hunting through chat.
Frequently asked questions
Where do attachments appear after I add them?
Attachments are added to the Attachments section of the task details pane, and the task row in the list can show an attachment count.
Can I attach files from cloud storage?
Yes. The Attach knowledge dialog lists cloud sources, including Google Drive, alongside the Upload option.
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