1. Click Create > Workflow & Approvals > Tasks.
  2. Click New Task.
  3. Select a record type and click Next.

    Note

    You can associate Task with workflow rules or approval processes for the same object type.

  4. Perform the following steps to configure the task:
    1. Select an Assignee.
    2. Enter a subject for the task.
    3. Enter a Unique Name.
    4. Specify a due date, status, and priority.
    5. Check Notify Assignee to send an email notification when the task is assigned.
    6. Check Protected Component to mark the task as protected.
    7. Enter any comments to add to the task.
    8. Click Save.