---
title: Clone a work order task
description: Clone existing tasks to quickly create new tasks.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/field-service-management/work-order-management/t\_CloneAWorkOrderTask.html
release: australia
product: Work Order Management
classification: work-order-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage work order tasks, Prepare work orders, Use, Field Service Management]
---

# Clone a work order task

Clone existing tasks to quickly create new tasks.

## Before you begin

Role required: wm\_qualifier or [qualifier combination role](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/field-service-management/r_UserRoleInstallWFieldSrvMgmnt.md)

## 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

## Procedure

1.  Open the task from the related list in a work order.

2.  Select the **Clone Task** related link.\[Omitted image "clone-work-order-task.png"\] Alt text: Work order task page with the clone task link highlighted.

    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.