Manage Lists and Folders on Mobile in ClickUp

The ClickUp mobile app lets you manage Lists and Folders on the go so you can stay organized from your phone or tablet. This guide explains how to create, edit, sort, archive, and delete these items using simple steps.

Open Spaces, Folders, and Lists in ClickUp

To work with your organization hierarchy, start by navigating to the correct Space and Folder in the ClickUp mobile app.

1. Open the app and log in if needed.
2. Tap the Home icon or relevant workspace navigation.
3. Select the Space where you want to manage Lists and Folders.

Inside a Space, you will see your Folders and any Lists that are not inside a Folder.

Create a Folder in ClickUp on Mobile

You can create a Folder in the ClickUp mobile app to group related Lists together.

1. From the chosen Space, tap the + or Add button.
2. Select Folder.
3. Enter a name for the Folder.
4. Optional: Adjust settings like assignees or default statuses if available.
5. Tap Create to finish.

The new Folder will appear under the Space, and you can start adding Lists to it.

Create a List in ClickUp on Mobile

Lists hold your tasks. You can add them directly under a Space or inside a Folder in ClickUp.

Create a ClickUp List in a Space

1. Open the desired Space.
2. Tap the + or Add button.
3. Select List.
4. Enter the List name.
5. Choose optional settings like color or default view if available.
6. Tap Create.

Create a ClickUp List in a Folder

1. Open the Space, then tap the Folder where you want the List.
2. Tap the + or Add button within the Folder.
3. Select List.
4. Enter the List name and any additional settings.
5. Tap Create to save.

View and Sort Lists and Folders in ClickUp

The ClickUp mobile app lets you quickly view and organize Lists and Folders so you can find work faster.

View ClickUp Folders and Lists

• Open a Space to see its Folders and standalone Lists.
• Tap a Folder to see all Lists inside it.
• Tap a List to open tasks and views for that List.

Sort ClickUp Lists and Folders

Depending on your app version, you can often sort or reorder items for better visibility.

• Use sort options such as Name or Date created if available.
• In some views, drag and drop items to change their order.

Sorting helps you keep your ClickUp Spaces clean and aligned with the way your team works.

Edit Lists and Folders in ClickUp

You can rename and update details of your Lists and Folders directly from your device.

Edit a ClickUp Folder

1. Open the Space that contains the Folder.
2. Tap the Folder name or its options menu (usually three dots).
3. Choose Edit or Folder settings.
4. Update fields such as name, description, or default views as supported by the app.
5. Tap Save or Done.

Edit a ClickUp List

1. Open the Space or Folder that contains the List.
2. Tap the List name or its options menu.
3. Select Edit or List settings.
4. Change the List name or other available options.
5. Tap Save when finished.

Move Lists Between Folders in ClickUp

If you need to reorganize work, you can move Lists to a different Folder in the ClickUp mobile app.

1. Open the Space where the List currently lives.
2. Tap the options menu next to the List.
3. Select Move or Move to Folder.
4. Choose the destination Folder or Space.
5. Confirm the move.

The List and its tasks will now appear in the new location, keeping your ClickUp structure organized without losing data.

Archive and Unarchive in ClickUp Mobile

Archiving is useful when you want to clean up your workspace without deleting data permanently.

Archive a ClickUp Folder

1. Open the Space that contains the Folder.
2. Tap the Folder options menu.
3. Select Archive.
4. Confirm that you want to archive the Folder and its Lists.

Archived Folders are removed from the active view but can typically be restored.

Archive a ClickUp List

1. Open the Space or Folder containing the List.
2. Tap the List options menu.
3. Choose Archive.
4. Confirm the action.

Unarchive a List or Folder in ClickUp

If you need archived items back, you can restore them.

1. Navigate to the archived section or use workspace settings, depending on your app version.
2. Locate the archived List or Folder.
3. Tap its options menu.
4. Select Unarchive or Restore.
5. Confirm to return it to active use.

Delete Lists and Folders in ClickUp

When data is no longer needed, you can delete Lists and Folders in ClickUp from mobile. Be careful, as deletion can be permanent.

Delete a ClickUp Folder

1. Open the Space with the Folder you want to delete.
2. Tap the Folder options menu.
3. Select Delete.
4. Review the warning about removing the Folder and all its Lists and tasks.
5. Confirm the deletion.

Delete a ClickUp List

1. Open the Space or Folder that holds the List.
2. Tap the List options menu.
3. Choose Delete.
4. Confirm you want to delete the List and its tasks.

Always check that no important work is stored in a List or Folder before deleting it in ClickUp.

Tips for Organizing Work in ClickUp Mobile

• Use Folders for major projects or departments.
• Create Lists for specific workflows, sprints, clients, or milestones.
• Archive completed Lists instead of deleting them to preserve history.
• Use consistent naming so teams can quickly find the right ClickUp items.

Learn More About ClickUp Mobile Management

For the original, detailed instructions and latest interface changes, review the official help article on managing Lists and Folders on mobile: ClickUp mobile Lists and Folders guide.

If you want expert help optimizing your workspace setup, structure, and documentation process around ClickUp, you can also explore consulting resources at Consultevo.

By following these steps in the ClickUp mobile app, you can keep your Spaces, Folders, and Lists perfectly organized wherever you work.

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