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Recurring Tasks in CA Cloud Desk

Set up tasks that repeat automatically on weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly schedules. Configure recurrence, workflow, and save to auto-generate tasks without manual intervention.

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How to add a recurring task

Select Task from the left navigation, click + or Create Task, enter basic task information, configure When this Task Occurs recurrence settings, set workflow and status, then click Create Task.

Getting Started

Log in and open the Create Task form.

Step 1

  • Log in to CA Cloud Desk
  • From the left navigation menu, select Task
  • Click on Tasks

Step 2

  • Click the + icon on the Task Dashboard
  • Select Create Task from the dropdown menu
Step 1: Log in and select Task

Log in to CA Cloud Desk. From the left navigation menu, select Task to open the Task Dashboard.

CA Cloud Desk dashboard with Task highlighted in the left navigation panel
Dashboard — select Task from the left panel (Step 1).
Step 2: Click + Icon and select Create Task

On the Task Dashboard, click the + (Plus) icon and select Create Task from the dropdown menu.

Task Dashboard with plus icon and Create Task option highlighted
Task Dashboard — click + and select Create Task (Step 2).
Step 3: Enter Basic Task Information

Select the Service and Sub-Service, enter the Task Title, set target and due dates, assign the Assignee, Reviewer, and Consultant, select the Client, and configure Priority.

Add Task form with Service, Task title, dates, assignees, and client fields
Add Task — enter Service, Task title, dates, assignees, and client (Step 3).

Recurring Settings

Configure how often the task should repeat.

Recurrence options

  • Under When this Task Occurs, change from Onetime to the desired frequency — Weekly, Monthly, 15 Days, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, or Yearly
  • Start Date and End Date (if applicable)
  • Repeat Frequency and specific recurrence conditions based on the selected schedule
Step 4: Configure Recurring Settings

In the Branch, when this task occurs & workflow section, open the When this Task occurs dropdown and select the desired recurrence frequency. Define the schedule by specifying Start Date, End Date (if applicable), Repeat Frequency, and any specific recurrence conditions.

When this Task occurs dropdown with recurrence frequency options
Branch & workflow — select recurrence frequency under When this Task occurs (Step 4).
Step 5: Configure Workflow and Status

Select the required Stages and assign an Assignee and Weightage for each stage. Choose the Status, configure Pending and Stuck reasons if needed, and set Priority with the appropriate Reviewer and Consultant.

Stages, Status, Details, Subtasks, Attachments, and Create task button
Configure Stages, Status, and optional Details, Subtasks, and Attachments (Step 5).

Save Recurring Task

Review and save the recurring task configuration.

Step 6: Save the Recurring Task

Review all entered details and click Create task at the bottom of the form.

Recurring task saved

Result: The system will automatically generate tasks based on the defined recurrence schedule, ensuring timely task creation without manual intervention.

Recurring Task Guide PDF

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