# Create task

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/create-task/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/create-task/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity creates a SharePoint task and returns the task ID.

***Note:** Using this activity, you can create child tasks for a new element. For example, a user creates a "Summary Task 1," and the workflow can then create "Task 2" as a child of "Summary Task 1," and so on.*

*![Create task activity settings for creating a SharePoint task with title, dates, and parent task](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_task_1.png)*

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Create a new task **this title** from **start date** to **due date** in **parent task** with **bulk update** at **this list URL**. **Trigger create event**: No. Store new task ID in **variable**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this title | The title of the task. |
| start date | The start date of the task. |
| due date | The due date of the task. |
| parent task | **Optional**. The parent task. This can be specified using the Parent Task ID or the path to the parent task. If left empty, a summary task will be created in the root.; **Examples:**; `12`; `Summary Task 1\ Summary Task 2\ Summary Task 3`; ; `Summary Task 1/Summary Task 2/ Summary Task 3` |
| this list URL | The full URL of the list.; **Example:**; `http://mysharepoint/Lists/Tasks` |