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title: "Dispatch a single task"
slug: "dispatch-a-single-task"
updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/dispatch-a-single-task"
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# Dispatch a single task

## Overview

One way to assign a [**task**](/fastfield/docs/introduction-to-tasks-dispatch) is to dispatch it from the Portal (as opposed to from the app or through Global Workflow). This is a quick way to give an assignment with instructions to a **user** or **user** **group** in your account, or even to an **external party**.

## How to dispatch a single task from the Portal

1. In the **Portal**, go to **Form Sharing** > **Dispatch/Tasks**.
2. Select the green **+ New Task** button.
3. Select **Dispatch Single Task** to get started.

![Dispatch Single Task option in the New Task menu](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462514994445?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)

**Details (Step 1 of 5)**: Give your task a title and description, choose your recipient and form, and provide any optional details, such as a due date, status, and priority level.

![Details step for dispatching a single task](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462582087437?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)**Location (Step 2 of 5)**: You have the option to select the location where you would like the task to be completed. You can use the search bar or map to pin the location. ![Location step for dispatching a single task](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462598651917?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)**Notification (Step 3 of 5)**: If you would like a notification to be sent to the recipient of this task, select the notification type from the dropdown menu under **Type.** Then, fill out the details of the message. ![Notification step for dispatching a single task](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462757195661?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)

- If you would not like to send a notification, select **None** under **Type**.
- Keep in mind that there will be no notifications for a user group.

**Fill Form (Step 4 of 5):** You have the option to pre-fill any details on the actual form. This can be useful to provide essential details and context for the form respondent and can help streamline the task.

![Fill Form step for dispatching a single task](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462839065741?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)

**Send (Step 5 of 5):** When you're ready to dispatch the task, select **Send Now**. To make any changes, use the back arrow button.

![Send step for dispatching a single task](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16462854266381?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A59%3A07Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A59%3A07Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SihI5FUXP2q8dza0jlsgU%2Bobx17J77ZeOi1d%2BLHelZI%3D)