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# Duplicate a Project

Follow these steps to duplicate a project in SmartTask:

1. **Go to the project** you want to duplicate.
2. Click on the **three-dot menu** in the top-right corner of the project.
3. Select **"Duplicate Project."**
4. A **Duplicate Project** window will appear, allowing you to:
   * Rename the project.
   * Choose which **Project Details** (members, description, views, portfolios, etc.) to copy.
   * Select **Task Details** (assignees, subtasks, dates, dependencies, attachments, etc.) to include.
   * Decide whether to **include archived tasks** or not.
5. Click **"Copy"** to create the duplicate project.

Your new project will now be available with the selected details!

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When duplicating a project in SmartTask, you can customize what details to copy. Here’s a breakdown of the options:

#### Project Name

* You can rename the duplicated project as needed.

#### Project Details

* **Project Members** – Copies assigned members from the original project.
* **Project Description** – Duplicates the project’s description (unchecked in the image).
* **Custom Fields** – Retains all custom fields used in tasks.
* **Copy Views** – Duplicates the project’s views, such as list, board, or timeline.
* **Portfolios** – Keeps the project linked to the same portfolios.

#### Task Details

* **Description** – Copies task descriptions.
* **Assignee** – Retains assigned users for each task.
* **Followers** – Copies followers of tasks.
* **Subtasks** – Duplicates all subtasks within tasks.
* **Associated Projects** – Maintains links between tasks and associated projects.
* **Priority** – Copies priority levels of tasks.
* **Dates** – Keeps due dates and start dates intact.
* **Attachments** – Duplicates attached files in tasks.
* **Parent Task Information** – Retains parent-child task relationships.
* **Status** – Copies task status (e.g., In Progress, Completed).
* **Dependencies** – Maintains dependencies between tasks.
* **Contacts Attached** – Keeps associated contacts in tasks.
* **Time Estimate** – Copies estimated time for task completion.
* **Custom Fields** – Retains all custom fields related to tasks.

**Archived Tasks**

* **Yes (keep in archived)** – Includes archived tasks in the duplication.
* **No** – Excludes archived tasks from the new project.

Once you’ve selected the desired options, click **"Copy"** to duplicate the project.