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title: "How to reassign a task (dispatch)"
slug: "how-to-reassign-a-task-dispatch"
updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/how-to-reassign-a-task-dispatch"
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# How to reassign a task (dispatch)

## Overview

You have the ability to reassign a task that you have already dispatched. This will simply transfer the task form from the original recipient to another **user** or **user group** of your choice. You can also choose to designate it as **unassigned**, which simply saves it to your Tasks page until you're ready to send it. Whether you've mistakenly assigned a task to the wrong person or just need to transfer the responsibility to someone else, you can reassign the task in a few easy steps in the Portal.

## How to reassign a task

1. Go to Form **Sharing** > **Dispatch/Tasks** in the Portal.
2. Find the task you want to reassign.
  - You can do this using the search bar, sorting through the table, or adding [filters](/fastfield/docs/form-filters).
3. Select **Actions** > **Reassign** for the task that you want to reassign.![Reassign option in the Actions menu](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16463282588685?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T14%3A02%3A37Z&se=2026-10-30T15%3A02%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mlTINNHZjVeWN3tv%2BxSR6fO0op4GA4Lz%2FOndE6%2B8hyU%3D)
4. Under **Reassign To**, use the drop-down menu to select the endpoint for the reassignment: **User**, **User** **Group**, or **Unassigned.**
  - **Unassigned** will simply save it to your Tasks page until you're ready to send it.
5. Follow the prompts to select the **recipient** and provide a **name** and **message** for the task.
6. Use the toggles at the bottom to **notify** the new and/or current recipients of the reassignment.![Task reassignment form with recipient selection and notification toggles](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/16463365352461?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T14%3A02%3A37Z&se=2026-10-30T15%3A02%3A37Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mlTINNHZjVeWN3tv%2BxSR6fO0op4GA4Lz%2FOndE6%2B8hyU%3D)