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title: 'Subtasks'
description: 'Lets you break down complex tasks into smaller units that are clearly assigned and easier to track.'
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Subtasks let you split up complex or large tasks into smaller, easier-to-handle parts. This way, teams can plan progress more clearly, assign responsibilities, and get the work done step by step. This feature is especially helpful for projects with several people or for multi-step processes.

![Illustration](/images/help-center/projects/tasks/subtasks-01.png)

### Benefits of using subtasks:

- **Better overview**: Splitting things into smaller tasks makes the main job more manageable. Each teammate can focus on their own part, while the project lead still keeps the big picture in mind.
- **Efficient time management**: Subtasks help you plan the progress more accurately and spot possible bottlenecks early. Teammates can log time on specific subtasks, so that managers always have a clear overview of what's moving along.
- **Clear responsibilities**: Each subtask can go to a specific teammate, which makes roles more obvious and keeps the workflow moving efficiently.
- **Prioritization and focus**: With subtasks, it's easier to set priorities—some things can get done quickly, so the whole project doesn't get stuck.

Via the ticketing system: Projects – Tasks tab (ticketing system)

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## Adding Subtasks

In the ticket view, the **Subtasks** section sits under the description.

- **Create subtask** opens a new task and links it as a child of the current one.
- **Connect existing** links a task that already exists.
- Each subtask works just like its own ticket, with its own description, assignee, priority, and status.
- The list shows number, icon, title, type, priority, and status. On smaller screens, type and priority stay hidden so the number, title, and status remain readable. Create subtask and Connect existing move into the more menu.
- Each row has a more menu. Unlink keeps the task and only removes the parent link. Close sets a closed status. Reopen appears when the child is already closed. Delete removes the child task after a confirm.

Child tasks show their parent in the sidebar. They cannot have subtasks of their own.

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### Assignment and Responsibility

Each subtask can be assigned to its own team member.

- This way, bigger tasks can be split up into packages for different people.
- The project manager or lead always keeps an overview of all the parts through the main task.

About the ticket system: Projects – Tasks tab (ticket system)