Create task checklists on mobile

Add, edit, and assign checklists on the mobile app.

What you'll need

  • Checklists are available on all ClickUp plans
  • Everyone, including guests with full or edit permissions, can create task checklists. 
  • Tasks can have up to 15 checklists.

    To improve platform performance, this new usage limit was implemented on September 5, 2024.

Create a checklist

To create a checklist on mobile:

  1. Open a task. By default, you're in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap + Add Checklist.
  4. Tap the checklist you just created.
  5. By default, new checklists are named Checklist. Tap the name to change it.

Create checklist items and sub-items

Create checklist items and sub-items on mobile.

To create a checklist item on mobile:

  1. Tap a checklist to open it.
  2. Tap + Add item.
  3. Name the item.
  4. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

To create a sub-item on mobile:

  1. Tap a checklist to open it.
  2. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  3. In the lower-left corner, tap Sub-Item.
  4. Name the sub-item.
  5. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

Assign a checklist item

To assign a checklist item on mobile:

  1. Open a task. By default, you'll be in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap a checklist to open it.
  4. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  5. At the bottom, tap Assign.
  6. Search or swipe to find the person you want to assign and tap their name or avatar.

Edit a checklist

To rename or delete checklist items on mobile:

  1. Open a task. By default, you'll be in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap a checklist to open it.
  4. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  5. From the options at the bottom, choose to Rename or Delete the checklist item.

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