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sourceDocument: Yokohama Field Service Management
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/field-service-management

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ft:publication_title :

    - Yokohama Field Service Management

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# Clone a work order task

# Clone a work order task {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Clone existing tasks to quickly create new tasks.

## Before you begin

Role required: wm_qualifier or [qualifier combination
role](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bbZYzUPL3rk07X353xicNg "Roles are added with Field Service Management.")

## About this task

In the cloning process, the following information is copied from the source task:

* Parent work order reference
* Short description
* Description
* Dispatch group
* Assignment group
* Location
* Planned information (scheduled and estimated, no actuals)
* Required skills
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## Procedure

1. Open the task from the related list in a work order.
2. Select the Clone Task related link.  
   This creates a new task in Draft state.

   An entry in the Work Notes field contains the original task number and text stating that the task is a clone.