# How to create Task?

> Creating a task in Orangescrum task management tool is very simple and easy. You need to follow the basic steps to get the things done easily.

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/llms.txt).

Source: https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/how-to-create-a-new-task

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1.  Login to your Orangescrum account with your credentials.
2.  Once you have logged in, go to the “Tasks” section from the left menu. (Refer to Image-1)

OR,

1.  Click **[Quick Links](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/how-can-i-manage-the-menus-in-quick-links/) > Task** (Refer Image-1)![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/task00-1024x444.png)                                                                                     **(Image-1)**

![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/task-300x162.png) ![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/task1-300x171.png) ![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/task2-300x195.png)

-   Attachments:- Attachment allows you to attach the files that are related or required for the task.
-   Priority:- You can set the priority of the task. If the task needs to be completed fast or is important then you can mark it as high. If a task has low priority then you can mark it as low.
-   Task type:- Choose the type of task(Refer Image-1)
-   Task template:- Like a project template, if you have certain tasks which are performed same way for all/maximum projects, then you can create a task template of the task and just add it to the template.

**![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2019/06/magic-wand-3.png)Tips:** Using a Task template saves time from defining task description manually while creating tasks.

-    Start Date:- The date on which the task will be started.
-   Due Date:- The date on which task is to be completed.

**![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2019/06/magic-wand-3.png)Tips: –**You can directly enter your spent hours while creating the task. If the task is assigned to you, you can find time range field while creating task

-   [Estimated hour](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/assign-time-user-task/):- Minimum hours required to complete the task.
-   Notify via email:-  Users selected in this section will receive notifications of the activities done in the task. If I mark  Daniel Jones, then he will be informed about the updates done to the task.
-   [Related to](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/what-is-task-linking/):- You can link to related, duplicated or derived tasks.
-   Label:- You can label your task as per your requirement.
-   Don’t show the task to the client:- Your client will not be able to view the task or get the updates about the task.

Moreover, you can also create a [Recurring Task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/create-recurring-task/).

2\. Click on **‘Save & Cancel**‘.