How to Create a Gantt Chart in Asana
- George Apostolov
This guide is an interactive LiveDemo. Create interactive demos of your own product: Interactive demo software · Interactive customer onboarding guides · Start free
How to Create a Gantt Chart in Asana: step-by-step guide
Click on the 'Create' option to add a new project to the list.
Create a new project by clicking a 'Blank project'.
Name your project, select 'Gantt' as your default view and click 'Create project'.
Click 'Add task'.
You can rename the section based on your project.
Click the assignee icon and assign it to a member.
Click on a card to set a date range.
Click 'Add section' to create a new column.
You can create subtasks to add further details of and functionalities as needed.
To link a dependency between tasks using an Asana Gantt chart, left-click the dependency icon and then hold your left mouse button and drag it to the next task.
A red line will appear now that the tasks dependencies have been linked.
Go to the 'Gantt options'.
Select the 'Highlight critical path', this refers to the tasks that must be completed on time, or their delay will affect the total duration of your project.
A yellow line appears as the critical path of your project.
Quick answer: To create a Gantt chart in Asana, click Create and select Blank project. Name your project, choose the Gantt default view, and click Create project. Add tasks, assign members, set dates, add sections, and create subtasks. Link dependencies by dragging the dependency icon, then highlight the critical path via Gantt options.
About this Asana tutorial
Build and manage project timelines in Asana by setting up tasks, date ranges, dependencies, and critical paths in a Gantt chart view. This guide shows how to create a Gantt Chart in Asana in 14 steps, starting with "Click on the 'Create' option to add a new project to the list" and finishing with "A yellow line appears as the critical path of your project". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Asana interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Gantt Chart in Asana?
14 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Asana data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Asana. Related guides: How to Create a Kanban Board in Asana, How to Create a Project Template in Asana and How to Create a Recurring Task in Asana. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
Create your first interactive demo in minutes
No credit card required • Start building today
