Create Sprint Folders in ClickUp

Using ClickUp to organize your agile work lets you manage short, focused iterations with structured Sprint Folders. This guide explains how to create, configure, and reuse Sprint Folders so your team can run predictable sprints and keep all sprint work organized in one place.

What is a Sprint Folder in ClickUp?

A Sprint Folder is a special Folder inside a Space that groups multiple Sprint Lists together. Each List represents a single sprint with its own start and end dates.

When you work in an agile framework, you typically plan, execute, and review work in short time frames. Sprint Folders in ClickUp let you:

Keep all sprint Lists in one dedicated Folder.
Standardize sprint settings, views, and fields.
Reuse a folder template for future sprints.
Schedule sprints in sequence using dates.

You can also use templates to quickly spin up consistent Sprint Folders across different teams or projects.

Requirements for Sprint Folders in ClickUp

Before you create a Sprint Folder, make sure your Workspace has the required features enabled.

Sprints must be enabled in your Workspace settings.
You need permission to create Folders in the selected Space.
Only certain plan types include advanced sprint tools and reporting.

If you do not see Sprint options when creating a new Folder, reach out to a Workspace owner or admin to confirm your plan and permissions.

How to Create a Sprint Folder in ClickUp

Follow these steps to create a new Sprint Folder from scratch in ClickUp.

Step 1: Choose the Space

Open your Workspace and navigate to the left sidebar.
Select the Space where you want to manage your sprints.
Hover over the Space name to display the action menu.

Using a dedicated Space for your agile team keeps sprint data separated from other work.

Step 2: Add a New Sprint Folder

Click the + Folder or New Folder option inside the Space.
In the creation dialog, give the Folder a clear name, such as Web Team Sprints or Product Sprints Q1.
Enable the Sprints option for this Folder if prompted.

Once enabled, the Folder will support sprint-specific features such as sprint Lists, date ranges, and progress reporting.

Step 3: Configure Sprint Settings

After creating the Folder, configure your default sprint behavior in ClickUp.

Open the Folder settings menu.
Locate the sprint-related options, such as sprint duration and naming patterns.
Set your default sprint length, for example, one or two weeks.
Define how new sprints should be named and incremented.

Configuring this once ensures all future sprint Lists created in the Folder follow the same timing and naming rules.

Create Sprint Lists Inside Your ClickUp Sprint Folder

Each Sprint Folder contains one or more Lists, where each List represents an individual sprint. Here is how to create those Lists in ClickUp.

Step 4: Add Your First Sprint List

Inside the Sprint Folder, click + List or New Sprint, depending on the interface displayed.
Enter a name that matches your sprint convention, such as Sprint 1 or Sprint 2025-01.
Set the sprint start and end dates.

The dates define the active time frame for this sprint and help with reporting and historical analysis.

Step 5: Configure Sprint Views in ClickUp

Views help you visualize sprint work in ways that suit your team.

Add a Board view for status-based task tracking.
Use a List view to see detailed fields for backlog grooming and sprint planning.
Optionally add Calendar or Gantt views for date-driven planning.

Saving these views at the Folder level lets all sprint Lists share a consistent structure in ClickUp.

Use Sprint Folder Templates in ClickUp

To scale agile practices across multiple teams, convert your Sprint Folder into a reusable template in ClickUp.

Step 6: Save the Folder as a Template

Open the Sprint Folder options menu.
Select the option to Save as Template.
Give the template a descriptive name, such as Scrum Team Sprint Folder.
Choose which elements to include, such as views, statuses, custom fields, and sprint settings.

Saving this template allows any team to quickly spin up a new Sprint Folder with consistent configuration.

Step 7: Apply a Sprint Folder Template

In a Space where you want a new set of sprints, click New Folder.
Choose the option to use an existing template.
Select your Sprint Folder template from the library.
Confirm and create the Folder.

The new Folder will inherit the settings, views, and structure defined in the original template, making ClickUp a powerful tool for repeatable agile workflows.

Best Practices for Managing Sprints in ClickUp

Once your Sprint Folder and Lists are ready, use these best practices to keep work organized.

Plan from a backlog: Maintain a backlog List in the same Space and move tasks into your active sprint List during planning.
Standardize statuses: Use consistent task statuses across all sprint Lists for clear reporting.
Use fields: Add custom fields for story points, priority, or swimlanes.
Track capacity: Assign tasks based on team member availability and commitments.
Review after each sprint: At the end of a sprint, review completed work and move remaining tasks to the next sprint or back to the backlog.

Keeping these practices consistent across every Sprint Folder in ClickUp makes it easier to compare performance over time.

Learn More About Sprint Folders in ClickUp

For full product details and the latest interface updates, review the official documentation on the ClickUp Help Center: Create a Sprint Folder.

If you want strategic guidance or implementation help for agile workflows and work management tools, you can also explore consulting resources at Consultevo.

By setting up Sprint Folders correctly in ClickUp and turning them into templates, your teams can launch new projects faster, keep sprint data organized, and maintain a consistent agile process across your entire organization.

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