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# Auto-dispatch a task

# Auto-dispatch a task {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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When a task is auto-dispatched, the application matches the task with a nearby agent
having the necessary skills and schedule that can accommodate the task.

## Procedure

To dispatch a task from a task record automatically, click Auto-Dispatch.  
If the system cannot find an appropriate agent, it displays a failure message
and leaves the task in the Pending Dispatch state.