How recurring tasks work
When you create a recurring task, an initial task is created immediately. After each task is completed, the next one is automatically scheduled based on the interval you set. Each repeat is a separate, standalone task linked to the recurrence series. The recurrence continues until you stop it, or until an optional Until end date is reached.Create a recurring task
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Open the task creation form
Click + New task on the Tasks page, or press
c then t.2
Fill in task details
Enter the title, description, and other properties.
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Enable recurrence
Click the icon in the footer of the form.
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Set the schedule
Configure the recurrence:
- First due — the date the first task is due
- Repeats every — a number from 1 to 12 and a unit: days, weeks, or months
- Until — an optional end date. Click the date to open the popover and pick a day; dates before the start are disabled. Click Clear end date to remove it.
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Click Create
The first task is created and future tasks are scheduled.
When recurrence is enabled, the due date is set in the recurrence configuration instead of the standard due date selector.
Make an existing task recurring
You can convert any existing task into a recurring task from the detail panel.1
Open the task
Click the task to open the detail panel.
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Click + Make recurring
In the Repeats row, click + Make recurring.
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Set the schedule
Choose the due date, repeat interval (1—12), unit (days, weeks, or months), and an optional Until end date. Click Make recurring to confirm.
Apply changes to the series
When you edit a recurring task’s title, description, assignee, priority, label, or relationship, those changes only apply to that specific task. To update all future tasks in the series, you must apply the changes to the recurring template:1
Edit the task
Make your changes in the detail panel.
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Click Apply
An Apply button appears in the Repeats row when the task differs from the recurring template. Click it to update the template and all future tasks.
Edit the repeat schedule
Change how often a task repeats at any time. Only future occurrences follow the new schedule — tasks already in your task list keep their due dates.1
Open the task
Click the task to open the detail panel.
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Click the recurrence badge
In the Repeats row, click the badge (for example, Every 2 weeks) to open Edit repeating cadence.
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Adjust the schedule
Change any of:
- Starts — the date the schedule begins
- Repeats every — a number from 1 to 12 and a unit: days, weeks, or months
- Until — an optional end date. Click the date to pick a day; dates before the start are disabled. Click Clear end date to repeat with no end date.
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Click Update cadence
Editing the schedule doesn’t move tasks already in your task list — they keep their original due dates. Future occurrences, including the next one waiting to be created, use the new schedule.
Stop a recurring task
The recurrence badge has two parts: click the badge itself to open Edit repeating cadence, or click the icon to stop the recurrence. To stop future tasks from being created, click the icon on the recurrence badge in the detail panel, then confirm by clicking Stop repeating. Existing tasks in the series are not affected — only future tasks stop being created. The recurrence badge updates to show the stopped date.FAQ
Can I restart a stopped recurrence?
Can I restart a stopped recurrence?
No. Once a recurrence is stopped, it cannot be restarted. Create a new recurring task instead.
Can I change how often a task repeats?
Can I change how often a task repeats?
Yes. Click the recurrence badge on the task and adjust the schedule in Edit repeating cadence. Tasks already in your task list keep their dates — future occurrences follow the new schedule.
What happens if I delete a recurring task?
What happens if I delete a recurring task?
Only that specific task is deleted. The recurrence series continues and future tasks are still created.
Which changes can I apply to the series?
Which changes can I apply to the series?
Title, description, assignee, priority, label, and relationship. Click Apply in the Repeats row to update the recurring template and all future tasks. Due date changes cannot be applied to the series since each task has its own scheduled date.
Next steps
Creating tasks
Create and assign tasks
Task templates
Create reusable task templates