How to set a milestone in Asana
Turn any Asana task into a milestone from the task menu. Mark a key date or deliverable in your project in five quick steps, with no extra setup needed.
Quick answer
Open the task you want to mark, click the three-dot menu in the task details pane, hover Convert to, then select Milestone. Asana changes the task into a milestone, shows a Milestone label above the title, and replaces the checkbox in the list with a diamond marker.
Steps at a glance
- Open the task from your project list.
- Click the task's More actions menu.
- Hover Convert to.
- Select Milestone.
- Confirm the Milestone label on the task.
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Summary
A milestone in Asana marks an important checkpoint, such as a sign-off or a launch, instead of ordinary work. You set one by converting an existing task, so the due date and fields stay in place.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task
In your project's List view, hover the task you want to turn into a milestone. Click the arrow at the right end of its row to open the task details pane.
Step 2
Open the task menu
In the details pane, click the three-dot button at the top right, labelled More actions for this task. A menu of task options opens below it.
Step 3
Choose Convert to
Hover Convert to in the menu. A submenu opens beside it with the task types you can switch to.
Step 4
Select Milestone
In the submenu, click Milestone. Asana converts the task straight away and shows a confirmation toast.
Step 5
Check the milestone label
The details pane now shows a Milestone label above the task name. The task keeps its assignee and due date, and the list row gets a diamond marker in place of the checkbox.
Why this matters
You are running a project with a plan-approval deadline and want the team to see it stands apart from daily tasks. Converting that task to a milestone makes the key checkpoint easy to spot in the project list.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting a task to a milestone keep its due date?
Yes. In this capture the task kept its assignee and due date after it became a milestone.
Can I turn a milestone back into a regular task?
Yes. Open the same Convert to submenu and choose Task. The Milestone label goes away and the task shows a Mark complete checkbox again.
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How to add a due date in AsanaAdd 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.
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 mark a task as complete in AsanaLearn how to mark a task as complete in Asana: open your project, open the task, click Mark complete, and confirm it shows as done in the list.
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