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title: Clone a request task
description: Existing tasks can be cloned to create tasks with the same populated fields.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/service-management-for-the-enterprise/t\_CloneARequestTask.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Request task management, Request Management in a Service Management application, Service Management]
---

# Clone a request task

Existing tasks can be cloned to create tasks with the same populated fields.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, ITIL, creator, or catalog admin

## About this task

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

-   Parent request reference
-   Short description
-   Description
-   Assignment group
-   Location
-   Required skills

## Procedure

1.  Open the request task and select **Clone Task** under **Related Links**.

    The application creates a task in **Draft** state. The **Work Notes** field contains the original task number and text stating that the task is a clone.


**Parent Topic:**[Request task management](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/service-management-for-the-enterprise/c_RequestTasksMgmt.md)