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How to Create New Work Orders
How to Create New Work Orders

This article explains how to create new Work Orders from the Work Orders Page

Updated over 3 months ago

Available On: Lite, Starter, Professional and Business Plus

⚠️ Note Certain Functionalities will differ by plan type. View our Plan/Features list here


Use UpKeep work orders to track asset maintenance. Monitor labor, parts, and costs to optimize asset longevity, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime. This helps in identifying trends and better managing maintenance activities.


How to Create Work Orders

  1. On the Work Orders Tab select the + Work Order button

  2. To create a Work Order, provide the following details:

    • Title: Enter a clear and descriptive title for the work order.

    • Description: Provide a detailed description of the work to be performed.

    • Images: Upload any relevant images related to the work order.

    • Due Date: Set the deadline for when the work should be completed.

    • Estimated Duration: Indicate how long the work is expected to take.

    • Category: Select the appropriate category for the work order.

    • Main Worker/Additional Worker/Team: Assign the primary worker, any additional workers, or a team to the work order.

    • Location: Specify the location where the work will be carried out.

    • Asset: Link the work order to the relevant asset.

    • Tasks/Checklists/Files: Attach any tasks, checklists, or files needed for the work order.

  3. Select Submit

💡If your assets are already assigned to a location, you can just select the asset, the location will automatically be assigned to the work order as well!

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