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Converting tasks into projects

You can easily convert tasks into projects in Asana. This article covers how to convert and add tasks to projects.

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Convert a task into a project

How to convert a task into a project

To convert a task into a project:

  1. Click the three dot icon from the task details pane
  2. Navigate to Convert to and from the drop-down menu choose Project
  3. Enter the project's name
  4. Select the team you would like to add the project to
  5. Select Blank project or Use a template
  6. Click Convert

In organizations, you also select what team the project should be created in. By default, the project will be created in the same team as the original task.

Your new project

After a task is converted into a project, many of its details will convert over to the new project:

Original field:New field:
Task nameProject name
Task assigneeProject owner
Task collaboratorsProject members
SubtasksParent tasks
  • A link to the original task will be included in the project description.
  • Task comments do not convert over and will remain in the original task.
  • Task attachments can be added as key resources in the converted project (see below)

Attachments carried over

The original task

A link to the new project will be included in the original task's right pane.

Permissions

After a task is converted into a project, the new project will inherit the original task's permissions.

  • A public task will convert to a project which automatically receives team only project privacy.
  • A private task will convert into a project which is private to members, with the option not to include collaborators as project members.

Add a task to a project

Adding a task to more projects

To add a task to a project:

  • Click on the three dot icon from the task details pane and select Add to another project
  • Search for and select the project you would like to add the task to
  • Or from the task details pane under Projects, click Add to projects
Note iconNote

You can also use the shortcut Tab + P to add a task to another project

 

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Convert Tasks to Projects in Asana