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# Configure task device policies

Device policies decide how tasks behave in the mobile app.

They control which options employees can see and change.

### Common task settings

Task-related settings can include options such as:

* enabling the task overview
* allowing task creation
* allowing employee changes
* allowing date and time changes
* limiting which future tasks sync to the device

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### Open device policies

Go to **Settings → Device policies and settings**.
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### Open the task section

Find the settings category for tasks.
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### Adjust the required options

Enable or disable the settings that fit your process.
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### Save and synchronize

Save your changes.

Then let employees synchronize the app.
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### Why device policies matter

* they control what employees can do on mobile
* they reduce unwanted task edits
* they keep the app aligned with your process

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Do these settings apply to everyone?</summary>

Usually yes.

Some environments also support employee-specific overrides.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can employees change these settings themselves?</summary>

No.

Device policies are controlled in the BackOffice.

</details>

<details>

<summary>When do changes take effect?</summary>

After you save the settings and the app synchronizes.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Tasks**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks.md)
* [**Use tasks in the mobile app**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks/use-tasks-in-the-mobile-app.md)
* [**Power-Ups**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups.md)


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