ActionAsanaUpdated May 2026

How do I create a section in an Asana project?

Short answer: Drop the "Asana → Create Section" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Project GID project_gid	string	Required	Asana project GID — a numeric global ID. Find via List Projects.
Section Name name	string	Required	Section Name. Example: In Review
Insert Before Section GID insert_before	string	Optional	Place this section before the given section (optional)
Insert After Section GID insert_after	string	Optional	Place this section after the given section (optional)

Sample request

{
  "project_gid": "e.g. 1234567890",
  "name": "e.g. In Review",
  "insert_before": "e.g. sec456",
  "insert_after": "e.g. sec123"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "gid": "sec999",
    "name": "In Review"
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Section.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Asana

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Asana

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Section.

What does the Create Section action do in Asana?

Creates a new section in an Asana project. Sections organize the task list (or columns in board view); useful for templated project scaffolding.

What inputs does Create Section require?

Required: Project GID, Section Name. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Asana returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Section support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Section inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Asana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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