Remap Subtask Due Dates in ClickUp

When project timelines shift, ClickUp lets you quickly remap subtask due dates so everything stays aligned with your new schedule. This guide explains how to use remapping options whenever you change a task or subtask date.

What subtask remapping does in ClickUp

Remapping adjusts the due dates of subtasks relative to a parent task or main subtask. Instead of manually editing each subtask, you can move an entire group of dates forward or backward based on your changes.

You can use remapping when you:

• Change a task due date that already has subtasks.
• Shift the due date of a subtask that has its own nested subtasks.
• Apply the same number of days of delay or acceleration to all related subtasks.

This feature only affects subtasks that already have dates. Undated subtasks are not updated.

When remap options appear in ClickUp

ClickUp shows a remap prompt whenever you change the date of a task or subtask that has dated subtasks under it. The prompt appears in multiple views and places where you can edit dates, including:

• Task view date picker.
• List view date column.
• Board view cards.
• Calendar view items.
• Timeline and Gantt views.

Where you trigger the change does not alter what the remap does. It always calculates the difference between the old and new date and offers to apply that same change to the related subtasks.

How ClickUp calculates remapped dates

Remap logic is based on the difference in days between the original and new date.

• If you move a task from January 10 to January 15, the due date shifts by +5 days.
• If you move it from January 10 to January 7, the due date shifts by -3 days.

Any subtasks included in remapping will have their dates adjusted by that same number of days.

Remapping example in ClickUp

Imagine a task is due March 1 and has two subtasks:

• Subtask A due February 25.
• Subtask B due February 27.

If you move the task from March 1 to March 4, that is a +3 day change. When you confirm remapping, the new dates become:

• Subtask A due February 28.
• Subtask B due March 2.

How to remap subtask dates from a task in ClickUp

Use these steps to remap all subtasks from the parent task level.

Step 1: Open the task

1. Open your Workspace.
2. Navigate to the Space, Folder, or List where your task lives.
3. Click the task to open it in task view.

Step 2: Change the task date

1. In the task header, click the due date field.
2. Select a new due date from the date picker.

As long as this task has subtasks with dates, ClickUp will display a remap modal.

Step 3: Choose remap options

The remap modal will typically include:

• Remap subtasks – Apply the date shift to all dated subtasks under the task.
• Do not remap – Keep all subtask dates as they are.

Select the option you want, then confirm. If you remap, ClickUp automatically updates each subtask by the same number of days you changed the main task.

How to remap from a subtask in ClickUp

If a subtask itself has nested subtasks, you can remap just that branch.

Step 1: Open the subtask

1. Open the parent task.
2. From the subtask list inside the task, click the subtask that has its own subtasks.

Step 2: Adjust the subtask date

1. Click the due date field at the top of the subtask.
2. Pick a new due date in the date picker.

If the subtask has dated nested subtasks, ClickUp will again show a remap modal.

Step 3: Confirm remapping for nested subtasks

In the modal, choose whether to:

• Remap only subtasks under this specific subtask.
• Leave nested subtask dates unchanged.

Click confirm to finalize your selection.

Important limitations of remapping in ClickUp

Before you rely on remapping, keep these restrictions in mind:

• Only subtasks with existing dates are affected.
• Remapping cannot create new dates on undated subtasks.
• The time of day is preserved; only the date portion shifts by whole days.
• Remapping runs once per change; if you undo and adjust again, a new calculation is performed.

These rules ensure that date changes stay predictable across your hierarchy.

Best practices for using ClickUp subtask remapping

To get the most benefit from automatic remapping, follow these tips:

• Set dates on all important subtasks so they respond to timeline changes.
• Use remap when you adjust high-level milestones to keep downstream work aligned.
• Preview how far you are moving the main task before confirming the modal.
• Communicate major shifts to your team so no one is surprised by new due dates.

Consistent structure and full use of task hierarchies make remapping more powerful.

Where to learn more about ClickUp features

You can see the original documentation for this feature in the official help center at this ClickUp support article. For broader productivity strategies, implementation advice, and tool comparisons, you can also visit Consultevo.

Summary: Keep project dates aligned in ClickUp

Remapping subtask due dates in ClickUp saves time and reduces errors whenever timelines change. By shifting all related subtasks by the same number of days as their parent, your plans stay synchronized without manual updates. Use the remap modal thoughtfully on tasks and subtasks to keep your schedules accurate across every level of your workspace.

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