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How to Move a Subtask in Asana

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to reassign a subtask to a different parent task in Asana.

Quick summary

Moving a subtask in Asana lets you reassign it to a different parent task, either by dragging it to the TO DO list or using the Convert to Subtask option. Both methods ensure your project hierarchy stays accurate and every task is linked to the right parent.


Steps

  1. Open the Project menu in Asana.
  2. Click the task that contains the subtask you want to move.
  3. Click and drag the subtask away from its parent task and drop it onto the TO DO list.
  4. Find the subtask in your TO DO list and click on it to open it.
  5. In the task pane, click the ellipsis icon to open the options menu.
  6. Click the Convert to button from the options menu.
  7. Select Subtask from the convert options.
  8. Choose the parent task you want to assign the subtask to.
  9. Click the target task to confirm the subtask has been correctly assigned.
  10. In the task pane, scroll down to verify the subtask now appears under the correct main task.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to move a subtask in Asana is essential for keeping project hierarchies accurate as work evolves. Teams frequently need to reassign subtasks to different parent tasks when priorities shift or work is restructured, and doing it incorrectly can cause tasks to be lost or misattributed. Asana's drag-and-drop and Convert to Subtask features give project managers full control over task relationships without disrupting the broader project workflow. Mastering this skill helps teams maintain clear accountability, accurate task tracking, and a well-organized project board.
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