How to Use Me Mode and the Assignee Sidebar in ClickUp
ClickUp offers Me Mode and the assignee sidebar to help you focus on the work that matters most to you. This guide explains how to turn these features on, customize them across different views, and manage assignments for yourself and your team.
What Me Mode in ClickUp Does
Me Mode in ClickUp filters what you see so that you only view items assigned to you or that require your direct action. It is a personal focus filter layered on top of any view you open.
When Me Mode is enabled, the following types of items will display only if they are connected to you:
- Tasks and subtasks
- Checklist items
- Comments with action items assigned to you
Me Mode works on top of your existing filters and settings, so you can still use other view filters while keeping your focus on your own work.
Where Me Mode Works in ClickUp
You can turn Me Mode on in many parts of ClickUp so that you always see just your work, no matter which level or view you are using.
Me Mode is available in:
- Home
- Notifications
- Everything level
- Spaces, Folders, and Lists
- Most task views, including List, Board, Calendar, and more
This flexibility allows you to keep Me Mode active while moving around different parts of your Workspace.
How to Turn Me Mode On and Off in ClickUp
You can enable or disable Me Mode from the top right of supported views. The exact control depends on the view you are in.
Turn Me Mode on from the assignee sidebar
In many views, you will see an assignee sidebar on the right side of the screen. This sidebar lets you filter by people and also quickly toggle Me Mode.
- Open a view where the assignee sidebar is available, such as a List or Board view.
- Look to the right edge of the screen for the assignee sidebar.
- Click the Me option at the top of the sidebar to enable Me Mode.
- Click Me again to turn Me Mode off.
When enabled, Me Mode will immediately filter items so that you only see work related to you.
Turn Me Mode on in Home or Notifications
Home and Notifications in ClickUp use slightly different controls, but Me Mode works in a similar way.
- Open Home or Notifications from the left sidebar.
- Find the Me toggle or icon near the top of the page.
- Click it once to show only content assigned to you.
- Click again to restore the full view.
This helps you quickly switch between a personal focus view and a broader team overview.
How the Assignee Sidebar Works in ClickUp
The assignee sidebar is a powerful filtering and assignment tool that complements Me Mode in ClickUp. It shows people and Teams in your Workspace and lets you filter items by who they are assigned to.
Key things you can do with the assignee sidebar include:
- Turn Me Mode on or off.
- Filter tasks by one or more people or Teams.
- Assign or reassign items directly to people.
- Quickly see who is responsible for visible work.
Filter by people with the assignee sidebar
In supported views, use the sidebar to filter by assignees even when Me Mode is off.
- Open a List, Board, or other compatible view.
- Open the assignee sidebar if it is collapsed.
- Select one or more people or Teams from the list.
- Watch the view update to show only items assigned to those selections.
You can combine assignee filters with other filters to narrow down work in ClickUp even further.
Assign tasks using the assignee sidebar
The assignee sidebar can also be used to manage who is responsible for work.
- Select one or more tasks or items in the view, using the checkboxes or multi-select options.
- Open the assignee sidebar.
- Click a person or Team to assign the selected items.
- Use the same method to reassign work to someone else when needed.
This workflow is especially useful for project managers who need to distribute work quickly in ClickUp.
Best Practices for Using Me Mode in ClickUp
To get the most from Me Mode and the assignee sidebar, follow these practical tips.
Use Me Mode for daily focus
- Start your day by enabling Me Mode in Home to see only your tasks and reminders.
- Keep Me Mode on while you work through your highest-priority items.
- Switch Me Mode off periodically to review overall progress for your team.
Combine Me Mode with view filters
- Apply status filters to show only active work assigned to you.
- Use date filters to see due today or due this week items in ClickUp.
- Create saved views that include your favorite filter combinations and then toggle Me Mode as needed.
Use the assignee sidebar for team management
- Filter by a teammate to review their workload.
- Check that no one is overloaded by scanning assignments across people.
- Reassign tasks directly from the current view when priorities change.
Troubleshooting Me Mode in ClickUp
If you think items are missing when Me Mode is on, check a few common causes.
- Confirm that tasks are actually assigned to you and not unassigned or assigned to another person.
- Review other filters in the view that might be hiding tasks, such as status or date filters.
- Make sure you are looking at the correct Space, Folder, or List in ClickUp.
If issues persist, compare the view with Me Mode turned off to see which items are being filtered out.
Learn More About Me Mode in ClickUp
For more technical detail and the most up-to-date behavior, you can read the official documentation on the ClickUp Help Center here: Intro to Me Mode and the assignee sidebar.
If you want expert help optimizing how your team uses ClickUp as part of a larger workflow or AI strategy, you can explore consulting resources at Consultevo.
By combining Me Mode, the assignee sidebar, and thoughtful filters, you can turn ClickUp into a focused workspace that highlights exactly what you need to work on next while still giving you full visibility into team progress when you need it.
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