Set project start date

Setting a project’s start date helps you adjust timelines and ensure your project schedule aligns with current priorities and resource availability.

How to edit the start date#

1. Open the project page and go to the Overview tab
2. In the sidebar, find the Start date section
3. Click on the start date area (or current start date if one exists)
4. Choose a date type, then select the date
5. Click Confirm to save the change

Date type options#

The date picker offers four different granularities to match your project’s timeline:

Day — For a specific start day. Choose a particular day when the project should begin.

Month — For broader timeframes. Useful when you need flexibility within a month.

Quarter — For strategic projects. Perfect for quarterly planning.

Year — For long-term work. Use for annual or multi-year initiatives.

When to use each date type#

Use Day for:

• A specific start day
• Projects that must begin on a particular date

Use Month for:

• Projects with some flexibility
• Work that can start anytime in a given month

Use Quarter for:

• Strategic projects
• Work that aligns with quarterly planning

Use Year for:

• Long-term initiatives
• Projects that start sometime in a given year

When to change start dates#

Consider updating a project’s start date when:

• Team members or resources become available earlier or later
• Project urgency has changed based on business needs
• Prerequisites or blockers have been resolved or introduced
• Overall project schedule needs to be realigned

Keeping project start dates accurate ensures realistic scheduling and helps teams plan their work effectively across your organization.