⚠️ Duplicate Project is currently available in all versions of Instagantt
Duplicating projects in Instagantt is a quick and effective way to save time and maintain consistency across similar projects. Instead of rebuilding your Gantt chart from scratch, you can reuse an existing one — complete with its tasks, dependencies, and timelines — to kick off new projects faster and keep your workflows organized.
🧭 Table of Contents
Why Duplicate a Project?
How to Duplicate a Project
Move Projects Between Workbooks
Key Features of Project Duplication
Summary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
💡 Why Duplicate a Project?
When managing multiple similar projects, duplication becomes a powerful time-saving tool. By duplicating a project, you can:
Reuse existing structures — replicate task hierarchies, sections, and dependencies.
Preserve workflows — maintain your proven templates and recurring formats.
Ensure consistency — align timelines, milestones, and reporting across teams.
Using project copy helps project managers and teams scale operations while maintaining control and visibility across all their Gantt charts online.
⚙️ How to Duplicate a Project
Duplicating a project in Instagantt takes just a few seconds:
Navigate to the Projects area in the sidebar.
Click the project you want to duplicate to load it.
Click the Duplicate Project icon (two stacked squares) on the top toolbar.
Enter a new project name and start date in the duplication dialog and confirm.
Your duplicated project will now appear in your project list, ready to be customized — all tasks, dates, and dependencies are copied automatically.
⚠️ Tip: Folders (Instagantt Standalone) and Groups of Projects (Instagantt for Asana) can't be copied, so the Duplicate Project button won't appear. Try duplicating the projects individually, then add them to a new Folder or Group.
Where to find the Duplicate Project button in Instagantt
🔄 Move Projects Between Workbooks
In Instagantt Standalone, you can also use project duplication to move a project from one workbook to another.
Keep in mind that while most project data will copy successfully, the Assignee field may not transfer automatically. To ensure all assignees are preserved, make sure you’ve invited the same users to the target workbook before duplicating.
If the users aren’t invited yet, you’ll see the Assignee field marked as Unassigned in the duplicated version.
✅ Key Features of Project Duplication
♻️ Full Structure Copy
Instantly duplicate tasks, subtasks, sections, dependencies, and milestones — everything is retained for a seamless project start.
🧩 Customizable Duplicates
Once duplicated, your project is fully editable. Adjust dates, reassign users, or update dependencies as needed.
⏱ Time Efficiency
Eliminate repetitive setup steps. Ideal for recurring workflows, client projects, or campaigns that share similar layouts.
🎯 Consistent Project Management
Standardize project setups and maintain uniform Gantt chart structures across your workspace for smoother team coordination.
📌 Summary
Duplicating projects in Instagantt lets you save time, reuse best practices, and scale project management efficiently. Whether you’re managing weekly sprints, recurring client work, or long-term plans, the duplicate feature ensures every new project starts strong with minimal setup effort.
⚡️ Start Duplicating Projects Today
Take advantage of Instagantt’s project duplication feature to streamline your workflow. Create new Gantt charts online faster by copying existing ones to stay consistent, and manage multiple projects effortlessly. 👉 Sign Up for free and try it today!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I duplicate projects in both Instagantt Standalone and Instagantt for Asana?
Yes — the duplicate project feature is available in both Instagantt Standalone and Instagantt for Asana.
What gets copied when I duplicate a project?
All tasks, subtasks, sections, dependencies, and timelines are automatically copied to the new project, preserving the full structure and hierarchy.
Can I rename or edit the duplicated project?
Yes — you can rename the project during the duplication setup dialog, and later edit tasks, dates, and dependencies as needed.
Does duplication affect the original project?
No — the original project remains unchanged. The duplicated project is a fully independent copy.
