How to set due dates in ClickUp
Set a due date on any ClickUp task from the List view. Pick a quick option such as Next week or a day on the calendar and see it in the Due date column.
Quick answer
Open your List, click the Due date cell on the task you want, then pick a shortcut such as Next week or click a day on the calendar. ClickUp saves the date straight away and shows it in the Due date column. Repeat on any other task in the List.
Steps at a glance
- Open the List that holds your tasks.
- Click the Due date cell on a task.
- Pick a shortcut such as Next week.
- Check the date in the Due date column.
- Repeat on another task.
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Summary
A due date tells your team when a task needs to be finished. In ClickUp you can set one straight from the List view, without opening the task.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the due date picker
Open your List and find the task you want to schedule. In the Due date column, click the empty cell on that task's row. A picker opens with a Start date field and a Due date field.
Step 2
Pick a due date
The picker lists shortcuts on the left: Today, Tomorrow, Next week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks. A calendar sits on the right. Click Next week to set the date in one click.
Step 3
Check the due date on the task
The picker closes and the Due date column on that row now shows Monday. ClickUp shows a weekday for dates close to today, so you can read the deadline at a glance.
Step 4
Open the picker on another task
Repeat the same click in the Due date column on any other task in the List. Each task keeps its own date, so you can set a different deadline for every row.
Why this matters
You have a launch checklist and nobody knows which task is next. Giving each task a due date puts the deadline in the same row as the task name, so you can scan the List and see what is coming up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a start date as well?
Yes. The picker has a Start date field next to the Due date field.
Do I need a paid plan to set due dates?
No. This was captured on a free ClickUp workspace.
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