Activate Sprints in ClickUp

The Sprints ClickApp in ClickUp lets your team manage agile work in focused iterations with clear start and end dates, capacity planning, and sprint reporting. This guide explains how to activate the Sprints ClickApp, choose where it is available, and understand what changes when it is enabled.

What the Sprints ClickUp feature does

Before you turn on the Sprints ClickApp, it helps to understand what it adds to your Workspace.

• Create sprint Folders and sprint Lists to organize work into iterations.
• Use Sprint fields to track points, effort, and progress.
• Run reports on velocity, workload, and completed work.
• Standardize sprint naming and timing across your team.

When the Sprints feature is active, new sprint options appear in selected Spaces, so only the teams that need agile workflows will see these tools.

Requirements to use Sprints in ClickUp

To successfully activate and use the Sprints ClickApp, you must meet these basic requirements:

• You must be a Workspace owner or admin to manage ClickApps settings.
• You need access to the Space where you want to enable the Sprints ClickApp.
• You should confirm that no existing Space workflows conflict with new sprint structures.

Once these conditions are in place, you can proceed to activate Sprints at the Workspace level and then fine-tune availability per Space.

How to activate the Sprints ClickApp in ClickUp

Follow these steps to turn on the Sprints ClickApp at the Workspace level. After you do this, you can enable or disable the feature in each Space as needed.

Step 1: Open ClickUp settings for ClickApps

1. Sign in to your ClickUp Workspace.
2. Click your Workspace avatar or profile menu in the lower-left corner.
3. Select Settings to open the main Workspace settings page.
4. From the left-hand navigation, choose ClickApps. This is where you manage all Workspace-wide feature toggles.

The ClickApps page lists every available feature you can toggle on or off, including the Sprints ClickApp.

Step 2: Locate the Sprints ClickApp in ClickUp

1. On the ClickApps page, scroll through the list or use the search box.
2. Type Sprints into the search field to quickly locate the Sprints ClickApp.
3. Confirm that you see the Sprints option with its description and toggle control.

If the Sprints ClickApp is not visible, you may need additional permissions or a different plan level. Contact your Workspace owner or admin for help.

Step 3: Turn on the Sprints ClickApp

1. Click the toggle next to Sprints to enable the ClickApp.
2. Wait a moment while ClickUp applies the change across your Workspace.
3. Once enabled, additional configuration options for the Sprints feature become available.

Enabling the Sprints ClickApp at this level does not automatically change every Space. Instead, it makes sprint functionality available so you can assign it only where it is needed.

Configure Sprints in specific ClickUp Spaces

After the Sprints ClickApp is enabled globally, decide which Spaces in ClickUp should use sprint workflows. This lets development teams use sprints while other business units continue with different processes.

Step 4: Open Space settings in ClickUp

1. From the main navigation, locate the Space where you want to use sprints.
2. Click the Space name to open it.
3. Select the Space settings menu (often a gear icon or an ellipsis next to the Space name).
4. Look for a section related to features or ClickApps for that Space.

Each Space in ClickUp can have different ClickApps enabled, letting you tailor functionality to the team’s needs.

Step 5: Enable the Sprints ClickApp for a Space

1. Within the Space settings, find the list of Space-level ClickApps.
2. Locate Sprints in the list.
3. Turn on the Sprints toggle for that Space.
4. Save or confirm your changes, if prompted.

Once enabled, sprint-related options will appear in the chosen Space, including templates and views that support agile iterations.

Create and manage sprint structures in ClickUp

With the Sprints ClickApp active, you can begin setting up sprint Folders and Lists to organize work efficiently.

Step 6: Create a sprint Folder

1. In the Space where Sprints is enabled, click New Folder.
2. Name the Folder to reflect that it will hold sprints, for example, Product Sprints or Team A Sprints.
3. Select any sprint-related templates if ClickUp suggests them.
4. Save the Folder so it appears in your Space hierarchy.

This Folder becomes the home for each of your sprint Lists and provides a clear structure for your agile backlog.

Step 7: Add sprint Lists

1. Inside the sprint Folder, create a new List for each iteration, such as Sprint 1, Sprint 2, or a naming pattern that fits your team.
2. Assign start and end dates if available in your Sprints configuration.
3. Add tasks or move tasks from your backlog into the correct sprint List.
4. Apply sprint-specific fields, such as points or effort estimates, to each task.

These Lists allow your team to clearly see which tasks belong to each sprint and how much work has been committed.

Best practices for using Sprints in ClickUp

To get the most value from the Sprints ClickApp, consider these simple best practices.

• Standardize your sprint length, such as one or two weeks.
• Use consistent naming for sprint Folders and Lists so everyone can find work quickly.
• Encourage teams to update task status and points regularly.
• Review sprint reports after each iteration to refine estimates and capacity.

When you follow a consistent pattern, ClickUp can better support your planning and reporting across multiple teams and projects.

Where to learn more about Sprints in ClickUp

If you need deeper instructions or want to see visuals for each step, you can review the official product documentation. The original help article for activating the Sprints ClickApp is available at this ClickUp support page.

For broader implementation guidance, agile process design, or workspace setup strategy, consider working with a productivity and implementation partner such as Consultevo, which specializes in optimizing work management tools.

Summary: Getting started with Sprints in ClickUp

To recap, activating the Sprints ClickApp in ClickUp involves three main phases:

1. Turn on the Sprints ClickApp in Workspace-level ClickApps settings.
2. Enable the Sprints feature in selected Spaces where agile workflows are required.
3. Set up sprint Folders and Lists, then start planning and tracking work in iterations.

Once configured, the Sprints ClickApp gives your teams a flexible yet structured way to run agile projects, keep work organized by sprint, and monitor progress over time.

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