Easy Tech TutsHow to Add Milestone in Monday.com Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Milestones help teams see the checkpoints that matter most among dozens of everyday tasks. This guide explains how to convert a standard task row in Monday.com into an official milestone marker, track its phase with a status column, and set up alerts so stakeholders know the moment a milestone is reached. It's built for anyone managing a project timeline that needs clearer high-priority markers.
01Select the task to convert
Navigate to your master project board and choose or create the task row you want to turn into a milestone.
02Open the Timeline or Date cell settings
Click into the cell settings for the Timeline or Date column where the milestone option lives.
03Convert it to a milestone marker
Change the standard date duration into a diamond-shaped milestone marker with a single click.
04Track milestone phases with a status column
Add a dedicated Status column with options like Not Started, In Progress, Achieved, or Delayed to track progress.
05View milestones on Gantt and Calendar
Switch to Gantt Chart or Calendar views to see milestones visually separated from everyday operational tasks.
06Automate stakeholder alerts
Set up low-code automations to notify stakeholders via Slack, email, or internal notifications the moment a milestone is achieved.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a regular task into a milestone?
Open the Timeline or Date column's cell settings and change the standard date duration into a diamond-shaped milestone marker.
Can I track different milestone stages?
Yes, pair the milestone with a Status column set to values like Not Started, In Progress, Achieved, or Delayed.
Will milestones show up differently on the timeline?
Yes, milestones appear as diamond markers on Gantt and Calendar views, distinct from regular task bars.
Can my team get notified automatically when a milestone is hit?
Yes, low-code automations can alert stakeholders via Slack, email, or internal notifications when a milestone status changes.
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