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Task Management
📊 Task Statuses
Once a task is on a case, it goes through different statuses:
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| To Do | Not started yet |
| In Progress | The client started it but isn't done |
| Completed | The client finished it ✅ |
| Overdue | It's past the deadline ⏰ |
| Skipped | It was skipped (because of conditional logic) |
📅 Task Due Dates
Set deadlines so tasks get done on time:
Setting Due Dates
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Fixed Date | A specific date on the calendar |
| Relative | A number of days after the task is assigned |
| Based on Event | A number of days after another task is finished |
⏰ Overdue Handling
Choose what happens when a task goes past its deadline:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Notification | Tell a team member the task is overdue |
| Reminder to Client | Send the client a reminder |
| Escalation | Alert a supervisor |
| Automation | Kick off an automated workflow |
👀 Viewing Case Tasks
To see the tasks for a specific case:
- Open the case
- Click the Tasks tab
- See all tasks and how far along they are
Task View Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Filter by Status | Show only certain statuses |
| Sort | Order by due date, name, or status |
| Group by Section | Organize by form section |
| Progress Bar | A visual bar showing how much is done |
📋 Task Dashboard
To see tasks across all your cases:
- Go to Tasks in the main menu
- Filter by status, due date, or who's assigned
- See which tasks need your attention
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| All Tasks | Every task in the system |
| My Tasks | Tasks on cases assigned to you |
| Overdue | Past the deadline |
| Due Today | Due within 24 hours |
| Due This Week | Due within 7 days |
📌 Task Assignment
Assigning via Forms
Most tasks get assigned through forms:
- Create a form with tasks on it
- Assign the form to a case
- The tasks get added to the case automatically
➕ Direct Task Assignment
Add tasks one at a time:
- Open a case
- Go to the Tasks tab
- Click Add Task
- Pick a task template
- Set a due date if you want
- Done — the task is assigned!
🔄 Map Task Answers to Client Fields
You can map a task answer directly to a client record so the answer updates the client automatically when the task is completed.
Available Mapping Targets
| Target Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| System Fields | First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, Email |
| Custom Fields | Any case custom field your team has created |
How It Works
- Open the task template in Settings → Tasks
- Use Map to this field
- Choose either a System Field or a Custom Field
- Save the task
- When a client completes that task, Kayse updates the selected field automatically
Notes
- System Fields are grouped separately so you can tell them apart from custom fields
- Only one mapping can be active on a task at a time
- Clearing the mapping stops future task answers from syncing to a client field
- Blank answers clear the mapped system value for name, phone, or email so client data stays in sync
📦 Bulk Task Assignment
Add tasks to lots of cases at once:
- Select cases from a list
- Click Bulk Actions
- Choose Assign Task
- Pick the task(s)
- Apply to all the selected cases
🔗 Sharing Tasks with Clients
Tasks usually get shared through forms (see Forms), but you can also share a single task:
- Open the case task
- Click Share Link
- Send the secure link to the client by text or email
- The client can complete it without logging in 🎉
Sharing Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| SMS | Send a text with the task link |
| Send an email with the task link | |
| Custom Message | Edit the text or email before sending |
| Variables | Use placeholders (like the client's name and task link) |
| Send Timing | Send now, schedule for later, or wait for business hours |
| Portal | Client opens it from their portal |
| Copy Link | Get a shareable URL to paste anywhere |