Due dates help you track when work needs to be completed. Cards with due dates appear in the calendar view and can trigger notifications as deadlines approach.
Setting a Due Date
Open the card - Click on any card to view its details.
Find "Due Date" - In the card details or action panel.
Click to set date - A date picker opens.
Select the date - Choose the deadline date.
Optionally set time - For specific deadlines.
Due date appears on card - Shows as a badge on the card in board view.
Setting a Start Date
Open the card - View card details.
Find "Start Date" - Usually near the due date field.
Select the start date - When work should begin.
Use with due date - Together they define the work window.
Due Date Status Colors
Cards show different colors based on due date status:
Red - Overdue (past the due date)
Yellow - Due soon (within 24 hours)
Green - Completed on time
Gray - Not due yet (future date)
Marking Complete
Click the due date checkbox - On the card or in card details.
Card is marked complete - Due date turns green with checkmark.
Completed timestamp saved - Records when the task was finished.
Uncheck to undo - Click again to mark incomplete.
Due Date Reminders
Email notifications - Receive reminders before due dates.
Watching a card - Get notified of due date changes.
Daily digest - See upcoming due dates in your daily summary.
Configure in settings - Adjust notification preferences.
💡 Pro Tips
Use the "Due Today" filter to focus on immediate priorities
Set start dates for tasks that can't begin until a certain time
Use Calendar View (Pro) to see all due dates visually
Filter by "Overdue" regularly to catch slipping deadlines
Mark cards complete when done, even before the due date