> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.wonderly.com/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.wonderly.com/help/work-hub/projects-overview/set-up-a-project/add-milestones-and-tasks.md).

# Add milestones and tasks

## Add milestone to a project

Milestone lets you group related tasks and mark key phases or deliverables within a project. Use them to give your team a clear picture of how work is structured from start to finish.

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**When to use:** You want to add a new phase or deliverable marker to an existing project.
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1. Find and [open your project](/help/work-hub/projects-overview/manage-and-collaborate/search-for-a-project.md).
2. You'll be on the **Tasks** tab by default.
3. Click **+ Milestone**.
4. Type your milestone name.
5. Click **Deadline** to set the milestone's due date.
6. Click **Blocker** to define whether this milestone is blocked by an existing task or milestone.
7. Click the **profile icon** to assign the milestone to a team member.
8. Click the **checkmark** to save.

**Expected outcome:** The new milestone appears in the Tasks tab denoted with a diamond on the left of the milestone.

#### Field reference

* **Deadline:** The due date for the milestone.
* **Blocker:** An existing task or milestone that must be completed before this milestone can begin.
* **Assignee:** The team member responsible for this milestone.

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## Add tasks to a project

How to add and assign tasks to a project in Wonderly.

Tasks are the individual actions that make up your project. You can add them as standalone items or nest them inside a milestone to keep work organized by phase.

### Method 1: Add a standalone task

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**When to use:** You want to add a task that isn't tied to a specific milestone.
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1. Find and open your project.
2. In the project modal, click the **Tasks** tab.
3. Click **+ Task**.
4. Type your task name.
5. Click **Deadline** to set the task's due date.
6. Click the **duration field** to set how long the task will take.
7. Click **Blocker** to indicate if a previous task or milestone must be completed first.
8. Click the **flag icon** to set the task priority.
9. Click the **profile icon** to assign the task to a team member.
10. Click the **checkmark** to confirm.

**Expected outcome:** The task appears as a standalone item in the Tasks tab.

### Field reference

* **Deadline:** Define when the task needs to be done.
* **Duration:** How long the task is expected to take.
* **Blocker:** An existing task or milestone that must be completed before this task can begin.
* **Priority:** The urgency level for the task, set using the flag icon.
* **Assignee:** The team member responsible for completing the task.

**FAQ:**

**Can I assign a task to someone outside my team, like a subcontractor?** Yes, but only through the Client Portal. Learn more about how to share work with external collaborators in the Client Portal article.

**Can two people be assigned to the same task?** No. Tasks and projects can only be assigned to one team member at a time.

**What happens to tasks if I delete a milestone?** The tasks are not deleted. They move to a **No Milestone** group in the Tasks, where you can reassign them to another milestone or leave them as standalone tasks.

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### Method 2: Add a task inside a milestone

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**When to use:** You want to add a task under an existing milestone to keep it grouped with related work.
{% endhint %}

1. Find and open your project.
2. In the project modal, click the **Tasks** tab.
3. Click the **arrow** to the left of the milestone name to expand it.
4. Click **+ Add task** inside the milestone.
5. Type your task name.
6. Click **Deadline** to set the task's due date.
7. Click the **duration field** to set how long the task will take.
8. Click **Blocker** to indicate if a previous task or milestone must be completed first.
9. Click the **flag icon** to set the task priority.
10. Click the **profile icon** to assign the task to a team member.
11. Click the **checkmark** to confirm.

**Expected outcome:** The task appears nested under the milestone in the Tasks tab

### Field reference

* **Deadline:** The due date for the task.
* **Duration:** How long the task is expected to take.
* **Blocker:** An existing task or milestone that must be completed before this task can begin.
* **Priority:** The urgency level for the task, set using the flag icon.
* **Assignee:** The team member responsible for completing the task