Update task status for accurate reporting

Last update: April 10, 2026

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The video provides a tutorial on how, why, and how often to update the task status.

Key takeaways

How should you update the task status? There are several places where you can update the task status. The most common is in the tasks list on the project page.
Why is it important to update the task status? Timely and accurate project and task reporting depends entirely on status updates from individual contributors. Without consistent updates, visibility suffers, decisions stall, and progress risks going off track.
How often should you update the task status?: Update the status of all tasks you’re working on at the end of each work day. This will keep the project and task reports accurate to within a day.