Copying a task

Just as you can move the task, change the project hierarchy, it also can be copied. Copying is a good way to make it easier to work with typified tasks that are often repeated and have the same process.

TIP: How to use copying tasks for simple process

The task can include subtasks, so it can be used to create a simple process. From this task, you can create a new one by copying and you do not have to create a new one manually every time.

There are two ways to copy a task.

Copy via the three-dot menu

Go to a project detail or particular To-Do list. You can copy a task via the three-dot menu on the left from a task name. Click Move, copy, … and then just simply Copy task to the new location.How to copy a task in Freelo.

How to copy a task in Freelo.You have to select a project and To-Do list, where you want the copied task to be located. You can choose whether you want to copy comments and files attached and the followers of the task. Confirm by clicking Copy task.

TIP: Use templates instead of copying

Copying the same type of tasks or processes effectively replaces the created templates. When creating a new task, just insert the task or even the entire To-Do list from the template.

Copy from the task detail

Go to the task detail and click Move, copy, … in the three-dot menu in the top section.

How to copy a task from the detail of the task.
How to copy a task from the detail of the task.

Select a project and To-Do list where you want to place the copied task.

Select project and To-Do list.
Select project and To-Do list.
Updated on 20.10.2025

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