Displaying Task IDs in Lists and Widgets

Introduction

This guide will show you how to display task IDs in Easy8. Task IDs are useful for referencing tasks quickly and clearly across projects. You will learn how to enable this feature globally so task IDs appear in task titles, lists, and dashboards.

Target Audience

Administrator

Prerequisites

Administrator access in Easy8
Permission to access global settings

How to Display Task IDs

Step 1: Open Global Settings

Open the Global menu (top right corner).
Click Administration.
Select Settings.
Click on the top tab labeled Task tracking.

Step 2: Enable Task ID Display

On the Task tracking settings page, find the option: “Show task ID”
Check the box to enable it.
Scroll to the bottom and click Save.

💡 Tip: Once enabled, task IDs will appear in task titles across the system—this includes task lists, dashboards, Gantt charts, and the task detail view.

Troubleshooting

Task ID not showing: Confirm the setting was saved and the page refreshed.

Conclusion

You have successfully enabled task ID visibility in Easy8. This helps users reference and locate tasks more efficiently across different views.