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Assigning tasks in Quire ensures every team member knows what they are responsible for, receives timely notifications, and keeps the team aligned. You can assign tasks to individual members, multiple members, or groups, and even restrict visibility with the External Team feature.

Single Assignee

How do I assign a task to a single member?

1. Click on the assignee icon and select a member directly.

2. Or type @ and navigate the member list with the up/down arrow keys.
3. Right-click a task and select Set assignees to assign it as well.

Tip: Typing an email address allows you to invite new members to Quire.

Multiple Assignees

Multiple assignees are only available in the Professional, Premium, Enterprise plans. More information can be found on our pricing page.

How do I assign tasks to multiple members?

1. Click the assignee icon and toggle on the Add to assignees mode.
2. Select multiple members to assign the task simultaneously.

Tip: To always add new members without replacing existing assignees, go to Project Settings → Others → Enable Always use multiple assignees instead of replacing the original assignee.

Read more on our blog about multiple assignees in Quire.

Restrict Task Visibility

How do I restrict task visibility with External Teams?

1. Click the dropdown menu icon next to your project name and select Edit members.

2. Under External Teams, click Create new team and give it a name.

3. Add members by typing their email addresses.

4. Assign tasks to the External Team to ensure only those members can view the tasks.

Assign Tasks to New Members

How do I assign tasks to members who are new to Quire?

1. Click the assignee icon and type the person’s email.
2. They will join automatically once they accept the invitation.

Tip:You can also invite new members via the Project Members page.

Assign Tasks to a Group of Members

How do I assign a task to a group of members in Quire?

You can assign tasks to a whole group at once using the External Team feature. This allows you to save time when assigning recurring work to the same set of people.

1. Click the dropdown menu icon next to your project name and select Edit members.

2. Under External Teams, click Create new team and enter a team name.

3. Add members to the External Team by typing in their email addresses.

4. When assigning a task in the future, simply choose this External Team instead of selecting each member individually.

Assign a Task to Yourself

How do I assign a task to myself?

1. Click the assignee icon and select yourself.
2. Or press Ctrl + M (Windows) / ⌘ + M (Mac).