How to create a follow-up task in Asana
Create a follow-up task in Asana straight from an existing task, so the next piece of work starts with the original task's name and context attached.
Quick answer
Open the task you want to follow up on from your project list, click the three-dot menu in the task details, and choose the follow-up option. Asana opens a new task dialog named after the original and linked to it, so you review the details and click Create task.
Steps at a glance
- Open your project's List view.
- Open the task you want to follow up on.
- Click the three-dot menu in the task details.
- Choose the follow-up task option.
- Review the new task dialog.
- Click Create task.
Interactive demo
Summary
Asana can spin a follow-up task out of any existing task. The new task is titled from the original and links back to it, so nothing about where the work came from gets lost.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task you want to follow up on
Open the project that holds the task and switch to the List view. Hover the task row and click the arrow at the end of the row to open its details pane on the right.
Step 2
Open the task menu
In the details pane, click the three-dot button in the top-right corner. This is the More actions menu for the task.
Step 3
Choose Create follow-up task
Pick the follow-up task option from the menu. The menu also lists other actions such as Duplicate task and Print, so make sure you choose the follow-up one.
Step 4
Review the follow-up details
A dialog opens with a title that starts with Follow up on and the original task's name. Check who the task is for, and use the Project field if you want to place it in a project. The original task is attached as a link in the description.
Step 5
Create the follow-up task
Click Create task at the bottom right of the dialog. The follow-up is saved and linked back to the original task.
Why this matters
You finish reviewing a plan update and realize someone needs to act on it next week. Creating a follow-up from the original task keeps the link between the two, so the next step never gets lost in a separate to-do.
Frequently asked questions
Does the follow-up task link to the original?
Yes. The dialog shows the original task as a link in the description, and the title starts with Follow up on followed by the original task's name.
Can I choose a project for the follow-up task?
Yes. The dialog has a Project field next to the person the task is for, so you can set where the new task lives before you create it.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to add a task in AsanaLearn how to add a task in Asana from a project's List view: click Add task, type a task name, then use the details pane to set an assignee and due date.
How to add subtasks in AsanaLearn how to add subtasks in Asana: open a task from the Work requests list, use Add subtask in its details, and check the count on the task row.
How to add a collaborator to a task in AsanaAdd a collaborator to an Asana task: open the task details, use the collaborators button, and enter a teammate's email address in the Members field.
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