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Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities

Learn to create, assign, and manage tasks across Contacts and Opportunities in GHL Customer Care using a unified interface for efficient workflows and tracking.

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  1. Key Benefits of Unified Task Management
  2. How to Use Unified Task Management
  3. Access Contact List
  4. Open a Contact Record
  5. Filter Tasks by Team or Status
  6. Sort Tasks for Better Visibility
  7. Edit or Delete Tasks
  8. Add a New Task
  9. Enter the Task Title
  10. Add Task Description
  11. Set Due Date and Time
  12. Select a Time for the Task
  13. Recurring Tasks
  14. Assign to a Team Member
  15. Save or Add Another Task
  16. Frequently Asked Questions

This guide walks you through GHL Customer Care’s Unified Task Management system, available across Contacts and Opportunities. It’s designed to help users create, edit, and manage tasks through a consistent, efficient interface.


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What is Unified Task Management?

Unified Task Management in GHL Customer Care allows you to create and manage tasks from both the Contacts and Opportunities modules using the same interface. The system offers a clean layout, powerful filters, and advanced task options—making it easier to stay on top of your to-dos regardless of where you work inside the platform.

In the Contacts module, you can access the task panel from within a contact’s detailed view to create, view, and manage tasks directly associated with that individual.

In the Opportunities module, clicking into any opportunity record opens a similar task panel, allowing you to manage tasks that are tied to that specific deal or pipeline stage—using the same familiar interface.


Key Benefits of Unified Task Management

  • Consistent Interface Across Modules: Tasks look and function the same whether you’re working from a Contact or Opportunity record, minimizing confusion and standardizing task handling.
  • Simplified Task Creation: A clean and organized task form helps users enter task details quickly, with clearly labeled fields for title, description, due date, and assignee.
  • Recurring Task Options: Set up tasks to repeat on a schedule, allowing automation of ongoing reminders or processes without additional manual effort.
  • Centralized Filtering and Search: Locate tasks easily with built-in filters and a search bar that work across all task views—no matter the module.
  • Quick Task Edits: Open and edit tasks directly using a unified layout, making updates simple and accessible.

How to Use Unified Task Management

Access Contact List

Go to the Contacts section in your left-hand menu and select the Smart Lists tab. This displays a list of all contacts in your subaccount, where you can view basic info like name, phone number, and email. Click any contact to view their full profile and access task tools.

Access Contact List (image 1 of 13) What this shows Go to the Contacts section in your left-hand menu and select the Smart Lists tab. What this shows Illustrates the "Access Contact List" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Access Contact List" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Contacts section in your left-hand menu and select the Smart Lists tab. This displays a list of all contacts in your subaccount, where you can view basic info like name, phone number, and email. Click any contact to view their full profile and access task tools. Immediately after, the guide continues: Clicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. To manage tasks, locate and click the Tasks icon at the top right corner of the contact view. Image 1 of 13 Where to goGo to the Contacts section in your left-hand menu and select the Smart Lists tab. This displays a list of all contacts in your subaccount, where you can view basic info like name, phone number, and email. Click any contact to view their full profile and access task tools.
Buttons and menus referenced Smart Lists
Next stepClicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. To manage tasks, locate and click the Tasks icon at the top right corner of the contact view.

Open a Contact Record

Clicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. To manage tasks, locate and click the Tasks icon at the top right corner of the contact view.

Open a Contact Record (image 2 of 13) What this shows Clicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. What this shows Illustrates the "Open a Contact Record" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Open a Contact Record" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Clicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. To manage tasks, locate and click the Tasks icon at the top right corner of the contact view. Immediately after, the guide continues: Use the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. You can filter tasks by assignee or task status, helping you focus on what’s relevant for your workflow. This makes it easier to manage workloads and ensure accountability within…. Image 2 of 13 What to clickClicking a contact opens their detailed profile, showing email, phone, preferences, and activity history. To manage tasks, locate and click the Tasks icon at the top right corner of the contact view.
Buttons and menus referenced Tasks icon
Next stepUse the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. You can filter tasks by assignee or task status, helping you focus on what’s relevant for your workflow. This makes it easier to manage workloads and ensure accountability within your team.

Filter Tasks by Team or Status

Use the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. You can filter tasks by assignee or task status, helping you focus on what’s relevant for your workflow. This makes it easier to manage workloads and ensure accountability within your team.

Filter Tasks by Team or Status (image 3 of 13) What this shows Use the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. What this shows Illustrates the "Filter Tasks by Team or Status" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Filter Tasks by Team or Status" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Use the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. You can filter tasks by assignee or task status, helping you focus on what’s relevant for your workflow. This makes it easier to manage workloads and ensure accountability within your team. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. You can toggle between ascending or descending order to prioritize what needs attention first. This helps maintain clarity when reviewing large task lists. Image 3 of 13 What this coversUse the filter icon to quickly narrow down your task list. You can filter tasks by assignee or task status, helping you focus on what’s relevant for your workflow. This makes it easier to manage workloads and ensure accountability within your team. Next stepClick the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. You can toggle between ascending or descending order to prioritize what needs attention first. This helps maintain clarity when reviewing large task lists.

Sort Tasks for Better Visibility

Click the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. You can toggle between ascending or descending order to prioritize what needs attention first. This helps maintain clarity when reviewing large task lists.

Sort Tasks for Better Visibility (image 4 of 13) What this shows Click the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. What this shows Illustrates the "Sort Tasks for Better Visibility" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Sort Tasks for Better Visibility" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Click the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. You can toggle between ascending or descending order to prioritize what needs attention first. This helps maintain clarity when reviewing large task lists. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. Select “Edit” to modify task details or “Delete” to remove the task permanently from the record. Image 4 of 13 What to chooseClick the sort icon to organize tasks by due date or creation date. You can toggle between ascending or descending order to prioritize what needs attention first. This helps maintain clarity when reviewing large task lists. Next stepClick the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. Select “Edit” to modify task details or “Delete” to remove the task permanently from the record.

Edit or Delete Tasks

Click the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. Select “Edit” to modify task details or “Delete” to remove the task permanently from the record.

Edit or Delete Tasks (image 5 of 13) What this shows Click the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. What this shows Illustrates the "Edit or Delete Tasks" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Edit or Delete Tasks" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Click the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. Select “Edit” to modify task details or “Delete” to remove the task permanently from the record. Immediately after, the guide continues: In order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. This action opens the full task creation form where you can enter all task details. Image 5 of 13 What to chooseClick the three-dot menu next to any task to open options for editing or deleting it. Select “Edit” to modify task details or “Delete” to remove the task permanently from the record. Next stepIn order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. This action opens the full task creation form where you can enter all task details.

Add a New Task

In order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. This action opens the full task creation form where you can enter all task details.

Add a New Task (image 6 of 13) What this shows In order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. What this shows Illustrates the "Add a New Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Add a New Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: In order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. This action opens the full task creation form where you can enter all task details. Immediately after, the guide continues: Start by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. This is a required field and helps identify the task easily when viewed in lists or filters. Image 6 of 13 What to fill inIn order to create a New task from Tasks panel of a contact or opportunity record, click the + Add Task button. This action opens the full task creation form where you can enter all task details.
Buttons and menus referenced + Add Task
Next stepStart by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. This is a required field and helps identify the task easily when viewed in lists or filters.

Enter the Task Title

Start by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. This is a required field and helps identify the task easily when viewed in lists or filters.

Enter the Task Title (image 7 of 13) What this shows Start by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. What this shows Illustrates the "Enter the Task Title" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Enter the Task Title" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Start by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. This is a required field and helps identify the task easily when viewed in lists or filters. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click “Add description” to include more details about the task. Use this field to provide context, instructions, or important notes that help the assignee understand the objective. Image 7 of 13 What this coversStart by giving your task a clear and concise title in the Title field. This is a required field and helps identify the task easily when viewed in lists or filters. Next stepClick “Add description” to include more details about the task. Use this field to provide context, instructions, or important notes that help the assignee understand the objective.

Add Task Description

Click “Add description” to include more details about the task. Use this field to provide context, instructions, or important notes that help the assignee understand the objective.

Add Task Description (image 8 of 13) What this shows Click “Add description” to include more details about the task. What this shows Illustrates the "Add Task Description" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Add Task Description" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Click “Add description” to include more details about the task. Use this field to provide context, instructions, or important notes that help the assignee understand the objective. Immediately after, the guide continues: Use the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. This helps structure deadlines and ensures accountability within your team. Image 8 of 13 What to fill inClick “Add description” to include more details about the task. Use this field to provide context, instructions, or important notes that help the assignee understand the objective. Next stepUse the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. This helps structure deadlines and ensures accountability within your team.

Set Due Date and Time

Use the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. This helps structure deadlines and ensures accountability within your team.

Set Due Date and Time (image 9 of 13) What this shows Use the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. What this shows Illustrates the "Set Due Date and Time" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Set Due Date and Time" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Use the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. This helps structure deadlines and ensures accountability within your team. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click the time dropdown to set when the task is due. You can choose the exact hour and minute to schedule task reminders with precision. Image 9 of 13 What to chooseUse the calendar and time picker to select when the task should be completed. This helps structure deadlines and ensures accountability within your team. Next stepClick the time dropdown to set when the task is due. You can choose the exact hour and minute to schedule task reminders with precision.

Select a Time for the Task

Click the time dropdown to set when the task is due. You can choose the exact hour and minute to schedule task reminders with precision.

Select a Time for the Task (image 10 of 13) What this shows Click the time dropdown to set when the task is due. What this shows Illustrates the "Select a Time for the Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Select a Time for the Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Click the time dropdown to set when the task is due. You can choose the exact hour and minute to schedule task reminders with precision. Immediately after, the guide continues: To configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. Then use the Repeats every field to define how frequently the task should recur—for example, every X days, weeks, or months. Under Ends on, choose whether the task…. Image 10 of 13 What to chooseClick the time dropdown to set when the task is due. You can choose the exact hour and minute to schedule task reminders with precision. Next stepTo configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. Then use the Repeats every field to define how frequently the task should recur—for example, every X days, weeks, or months. Under Ends on, choose whether the task should repeat indefinitely (Never), stop on a specific date (On), or after a certain number of repetitions (After). You can also enable the option to create a new task even if the previous task is overdue, which ensures that the recurrence continues on schedule regardless of completion status. This setup is ideal for automating repetitive actions and maintaining consistent follow-up.

Recurring Tasks

To configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. Then use the Repeats every field to define how frequently the task should recur—for example, every X days, weeks, or months. Under Ends on, choose whether the task should repeat indefinitely (Never), stop on a specific date (On), or after a certain number of repetitions (After). You can also enable the option to create a new task even if the previous task is overdue, which ensures that the recurrence continues on schedule regardless of completion status. This setup is ideal for automating repetitive actions and maintaining consistent follow-up.

Recurring Tasks (image 11 of 13) What this shows To configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. What this shows Illustrates the "Recurring Tasks" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Recurring Tasks" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: To configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. Then use the Repeats every field to define how frequently the task should recur—for example, every X days, weeks, or months. Under Ends on, choose whether the task should repeat indefinitely (Never), stop on a specific date…. Immediately after, the guide continues: Use the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. You’ll see a list of all team members associated with the account—select the appropriate person responsible for completing the task. Assigning tasks helps organize…. Image 11 of 13 What to chooseTo configure a recurring task, first toggle on the Recurring tasks option. Then use the Repeats every field to define how frequently the task should recur—for example, every X days, weeks, or months. Under Ends on, choose whether the task should repeat indefinitely (Never), stop on a specific date (On), or after a certain number of repetitions (After). You can also enable the option to create a new task even if the previous task is overdue, which ensures that the recurrence continues on schedule regardless of completion status. This setup is ideal for automating repetitive actions and maintaining consistent follow-up.
Buttons and menus referenced Recurring tasksRepeats everyEnds onNeverOnAfter
Next stepUse the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. You’ll see a list of all team members associated with the account—select the appropriate person responsible for completing the task. Assigning tasks helps organize accountability and ensures clear ownership of follow-ups.

Assign to a Team Member

Use the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. You’ll see a list of all team members associated with the account—select the appropriate person responsible for completing the task. Assigning tasks helps organize accountability and ensures clear ownership of follow-ups.

Assign to a Team Member (image 12 of 13) What this shows Use the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. What this shows Illustrates the "Assign to a Team Member" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Assign to a Team Member" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Use the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. You’ll see a list of all team members associated with the account—select the appropriate person responsible for completing the task. Assigning tasks helps organize accountability and ensures clear ownership of follow-ups. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue creating additional tasks. This dual-option approach helps streamline bulk task entry without having to…. Image 12 of 13 What to chooseUse the Assign to dropdown to designate the task to a specific user. You’ll see a list of all team members associated with the account—select the appropriate person responsible for completing the task. Assigning tasks helps organize accountability and ensures clear ownership of follow-ups.
Buttons and menus referenced Assign to
Next stepOnce your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue creating additional tasks. This dual-option approach helps streamline bulk task entry without having to reopen the form for every new entry.

Save or Add Another Task

Once your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue creating additional tasks. This dual-option approach helps streamline bulk task entry without having to reopen the form for every new entry.

Save or Add Another Task (image 13 of 13) What this shows Once your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue… What this shows Illustrates the "Save or Add Another Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". This screenshot appears in the "Save or Add Another Task" section of "Unified Task Management Across Contacts and Opportunities". The text alongside this image reads: Once your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue creating additional tasks. This dual-option approach helps streamline bulk task entry without having to reopen the form for every new entry. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: Is Unified Task Management available to all users? Image 13 of 13 What to chooseOnce your task details are complete, click Save to finalize and create the task, or choose Save and Add Another to quickly continue creating additional tasks. This dual-option approach helps streamline bulk task entry without having to reopen the form for every new entry.
Buttons and menus referenced SaveSave and Add Another
Next stepQ: Is Unified Task Management available to all users?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Unified Task Management available to all users?

It must be manually enabled in Labs for each subaccount before it becomes accessible.

Q: Can I return to the previous task system?

Yes, you can disable the toggle in Labs to switch back to the earlier version.

Q: Are my existing tasks affected?

No. All current tasks are fully available in the unified interface with no data loss.

Q: Can Recurring Tasks be created in both Contacts and Opportunities?

Yes. Recurring task functionality is available across all records with task tabs.

Q: Do these changes impact automation or workflows?

No. The feature update applies only to the user interface and task management experience.

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