How to Use Recurring Tasks in ClickUp

Recurring tasks in ClickUp help you automate repeating work so you never miss important deadlines, follow-ups, or routine processes. This guide shows you step by step how to configure, customize, and manage recurring schedules for any task.

What Are Recurring Tasks in ClickUp?

A recurring task in ClickUp is a task that automatically repeats on a schedule you define, such as every day, every week, or on specific dates. Instead of manually recreating the same task, you let the platform generate new instances or update the existing one based on your rules.

You can make almost any task repeat automatically and control what happens to its due dates, status, and other fields after each cycle.

Where to Find Recurring Settings in ClickUp

You can add a recurring schedule from multiple places in the ClickUp interface:

• From the task view using the three-dot menu
• From the task toolbar when a task is open
• From date or time fields that support repeat options

Wherever you see scheduling options, look for a repeat or recurring control that opens the scheduling modal.

How to Set Up a Basic Recurring Task in ClickUp

Follow these steps to create a simple recurring schedule:

1. Open the task you want to repeat.

2. Locate the recurring or repeat option in the task view controls.

3. Click to open the recurring settings modal.

4. Choose a basic frequency, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.

5. Set the time or date for the next occurrence.

6. Confirm and save your schedule.

Once saved, the system will handle creating new occurrences or updating the task based on the rules you selected.

ClickUp Recurring Options Explained

When you configure a recurring schedule, you will see several key options. These determine how and when the task repeats and what happens each time the schedule runs.

Choose When the Task Repeats

You can choose different time patterns depending on how often the work needs to recur:

• Daily: Repeat every day or every few days.
• Weekly: Repeat on specific days of the week.
• Monthly: Repeat on a specific date or day of the month.
• Yearly: Repeat on a specific date each year.
• Custom intervals: Repeat every X days, weeks, months, or years.

These flexible options let you match your schedule to real-world needs, such as repeating on weekdays only or on the first Monday of every month.

Choose What Happens When the Task Repeats in ClickUp

When the recurring event is triggered, you can control how ClickUp treats the task. Common behaviors include:

• Create a new task: A new instance is created while the original is kept for records.
• Reschedule the same task: The existing task’s dates update for the next occurrence.
• Adjust statuses: You can choose to change or reset status when the recurrence runs.

These choices help you maintain clean lists, clear histories, and consistent workflows as tasks repeat.

How Due Dates Behave for Recurring Tasks

When you set a task to repeat, the due date usually shifts forward based on the schedule you selected. For example, a weekly recurring task with a due date on Monday will update to the next Monday after each cycle, unless you choose a custom rule that behaves differently.

You can fine-tune how dates behave so that long-running tasks don’t accumulate overdue labels unnecessarily.

Advanced Recurring Task Settings in ClickUp

Beyond simple schedules, you can refine recurring tasks to match complex workflows.

Using Custom Schedules

Custom schedules let you specify:

• The exact number of units between occurrences (for example, every 3 weeks).
• Specific days in a pattern (such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).
• More complex monthly or yearly patterns, like the last day of each month.

This makes ClickUp suitable for business processes that don’t follow typical calendar patterns.

Setting an End Date for Recurring Tasks

You can decide how long a recurring task continues:

• No end date: The task repeats indefinitely.
• End after X occurrences: Automatically stops after a set number of repeats.
• End by a specific date: Stops on a chosen calendar date.

Configuring an end condition prevents schedules from running longer than needed.

Managing Status and Assignees

Recurring tasks often move through multiple stages. In the recurring settings, you may be able to define how status and assignees behave:

• Keep the same assignees each time.
• Reset the task to a default status when it recurs.
• Maintain custom fields or other task properties across cycles.

This ensures the right people stay responsible for future occurrences and that your workflows stay consistent.

Editing or Removing Recurring Schedules in ClickUp

You can change or stop a recurring schedule at any time.

How to Edit a Recurring Task

1. Open the recurring task.

2. Access the recurring settings from the task view.

3. Update the frequency, dates, or behavior options.

4. Save your changes to apply the new rules.

The updated schedule will control what happens from the next occurrence onward.

How to Turn Off Recurring in ClickUp

1. Open the task with the active recurring schedule.

2. Open the recurring settings modal.

3. Disable or remove the recurring rule.

4. Save to confirm that recurrence is turned off.

After you remove the schedule, the task remains as a standard, one-time task.

Best Practices for Recurring Tasks in ClickUp

To keep your workspace organized and efficient, use these tips when working with repeating tasks:

• Use clear, specific task names so repeated items are easy to identify.
• Pair recurring schedules with templates for consistent structure.
• Monitor recurring items in views like List or Calendar to avoid clutter.
• Review schedules regularly to ensure they still match your real processes.

As your workflows evolve, update your recurring settings to keep automation aligned with your goals.

More Help and Resources

For a detailed reference straight from the platform, see the official guide on using recurring tasks in ClickUp recurring task overview.

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By setting up recurring tasks thoughtfully, you turn ClickUp into a powerful automation engine that supports reliable, repeatable work without manual effort.

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