How to duplicate a project in Asana
Duplicate a project in Asana in six steps: open the project menu, choose Duplicate, name the copy, pick what to copy, and find it in the sidebar.
Quick answer
Open the project, click the arrow next to its name, and choose Duplicate. In the Duplicate project dialog, name the copy, pick which project details and tabs to copy, then click Duplicate project. The new project appears in the sidebar, ready to use, with a confirmation message.
Steps at a glance
- Open the project you want to copy.
- Click the arrow next to the project name.
- Choose Duplicate from the menu.
- Type a name for the new project.
- Review the project details and tabs to copy.
- Click Duplicate project and find the copy in the sidebar.
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Summary
Duplicating a project copies its structure into a new project, so you can reuse a proven setup instead of rebuilding it. You choose which details and tabs come along.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the project menu
Open the project you want to copy, here Work requests. Click the arrow next to the project name at the top of the page to open the project menu.
Step 2
Choose Duplicate
In the menu, click Duplicate. The menu also lists options such as Edit project settings and Copy project link, so pick Duplicate to start the copy.
Step 3
Name the new project
The Duplicate project dialog opens with a name already filled in. Click the Project name box and type a name for the copy, for example Q2 content calendar.
Step 4
Choose what to copy
Under Project details, tick the items to carry over, such as Project members, Forms, or Automations. The Project tabs section below lets you choose which tabs the copy keeps.
Step 5
Create the copy
Click Duplicate project at the bottom of the dialog. Asana creates the new project from the options you selected.
Step 6
Find the new project
A Created message appears, and the new project shows in the sidebar next to the original. Click it to open the copy and start editing.
Why this matters
You run the same kind of project every quarter and rebuilding its sections, fields, and tabs each time wastes an afternoon. Duplicating it gives you a ready-made copy to adjust, so you start the next cycle in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does duplicating change the original project?
No. The new project appears next to the original in the sidebar, and the original stays as it was.
Can I choose what gets copied?
Yes. The Duplicate project dialog lists Project details and Project tabs with tick boxes, so you decide what the copy includes.
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