Note: Create Tasks from Desktop App is available in Standard and Premium plans and can be accessed by Regular Users (when Allow user to create task is enabled by an Owner/Admin).
TL;DR:
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Enable Projects & Tasks in Settings / Company Settings and allow selected users to create tasks in Settings / Users.
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In the desktop app, select Add Task, enter a name, choose a project, and confirm to create.
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Complete tasks by checking the circle next to the task name; star important tasks to find them under Starred Tasks.
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Tasks created from the desktop app are visible only to their creators in the desktop app; tracked time appears in reports for users and managers.
Prerequisites (Activation)
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Go to Settings / Company Settings and enable Projects & Tasks.
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Go to Settings / Users and show the Allow user to create task column (use the Columns menu if hidden). Enable it for selected users who should create tasks from the desktop app.
Create a Task (Desktop App)
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Open the desktop app and select Add Task.
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Enter a clear, action‑oriented task name.
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Select the Project to assign the task.
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Confirm (check icon) to create the task.
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Use the Start option on the confirmation bar to begin tracking immediately (optional).
Complete a Task
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Hover over the circle to the left of the task name.
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Check the circle to mark the task Completed.
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Review the confirmation message. Re‑create the task later if additional work is needed.
Star Important Tasks
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Mark key tasks as Starred to access them quickly.
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Find starred items in the Starred Tasks section of the desktop app.
Behavior & Visibility Notes
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Tasks created from the desktop app appear only for the creator inside the desktop app.
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Time tracked to these tasks is visible in reports for both the user and their manager.
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Completing a task affects only the creator’s copy—even if another user created a task with the same name and project.
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