---
title: "Break a task into subtasks"
description: "Split a task into smaller steps, put them in order and tick them off as the work gets done."
url: "https://okido.io/en/docs/tasks/break-a-task-into-subtasks"
chapter: "Tasks"
chapterUrl: "https://okido.io/en/docs/tasks.md"
plans: ["Starter", "Pro", "Business"]
roles: "Everyone in the organization"
language: "en"
edition: "2026-10-23"
---

# Break a task into subtasks

> Split a task into smaller steps, put them in order and tick them off as the work gets done.

When a task has several steps, add them as subtasks. Everyone can see what is left, and the card on the board counts how many steps are done.

## Add subtasks

1. Open the task and choose **Add subtask** (the list icon at the top of the task).
2. Type the title of the first step and press Enter, or choose **Add**.
   ![Typing the title of a new subtask](https://okido.io/docs/screenshots/en/subtask-add.webp)
3. For the next step, choose **Add subtask** below the list and repeat.

## Put them in order

Drag a subtask up or down the list by its handle on the left. The new order is saved as soon as you let go.

## Tick them off

Click the circle in front of a subtask to mark it as done. Click it again if you need to reopen it.

![Three subtasks in order, one of them done](https://okido.io/docs/screenshots/en/subtasks-section.webp)

The card on the board shows how many subtasks are done, for example 1/3, and turns green when all of them are.

> **Tip:** A subtask is a task of its own. Click its title to open it and give it an assignee, a due date or a description. The name of the main task at the top takes you back.