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Task Setup in CA Cloud Desk

Configure task module settings, default values, and practice-wide task preferences. Set up Master Services and Sub-Services with workflow stages, billing settings, and notification preferences.

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TaskSettingsMaster ServicesAdd ServiceSub-ServiceSave Changes
How to set up tasks

Log in to CA Cloud Desk, select Task from the left navigation, then open Settings and choose Master Services. Add or select a Master Service, configure Sub-Services with workflow and billing settings, and click Save Changes.

Getting Started

Log in, open the Task module, then access Master Services from Settings.

Step 1

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

Step 2

  • Click the Settings (gear) icon on the Task Dashboard
  • Select Master Services 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 begin the setup process.

CA Cloud Desk dashboard with Task highlighted in the left navigation panel
Dashboard — select Task from the left panel (Step 1).
Step 2: Open Settings and select Master Services

On the Task Dashboard, click the Settings icon, then select Master Services from the menu.

Task Dashboard with Settings gear icon and Master Services dropdown highlighted
Task Dashboard — click Settings and select Master Services (Step 2).

Master Service & Sub-Service

Add or select a Master Service, then configure Sub-Service details and save.

Step 3

  • Select an existing Master Service from the list, or click Add Master Service to create a new one
  • Choose a suggested board template, or Create services from scratch

Step 4

  • Click Add Sub-Service (+) to create a new sub-service entry
  • Fill in the required details such as name, priority, and TAT
Step 3: Select or Add a Master Service

Select an existing Master Service from the Service Master list, or click Add Master Service to create a new one.

Service Master page with Add Master Service plus button highlighted
Service Master — click + to add a new Master Service (Step 3).

Choose a Suggested board template (e.g. GST Filling, Audit, ITR), or click Create service from scratch to build a custom service.

Suggested board templates modal with Create service from scratch option
Suggested board templates — pick a template or Create services from scratch (Step 3).
Step 4: Add Sub-Service

Click Add Sub-Service (+) to create a new sub-service entry. Fill in the required details such as name, priority, and TAT.

Sub-services list page with Add sub-service button highlighted
Sub-services — click + Add sub-service (Step 4).

On the Add Service Master form, enter Parent Service details (when creating a new Master Service), then complete Subservice fields — assignees, stages, and billing options.

Add Service Master form with Parent Service fields
Add Service Master — enter Parent Service details (Step 4).
Subservice configuration form with name, priority, TAT, stages, and assignees
Subservices — enter name, priority, TAT, stages, assignees, and billing settings (Step 4).

Save Configuration

Save the service configuration to enable task creation.

Service configuration saved

Result: The Master Service and its Sub-Services will be successfully created and available for task creation, workflow management, billing, and tracking within CA Cloud Desk.

Task Setup Guide PDF

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