> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.protocol.land/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.protocol.land/working-with-issues/assign-an-issue.md).

# Assign an issue

Assigning issues to specific contributors helps ensure that tasks are tracked and handled in a streamlined manner.

Follow these steps to assign an issue to a contributor on Protocol.Land:

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: An issue can only be assigned to contributors or the owner of the repository.
{% endhint %}

1. Navigate to the Issues tab on the main page of the repository.\
   ![](/files/HsP5xgpFIBgOarA7KFAd)
2. By default, the list of open issues are displayed.
3. Click on the issue you wish to assign from the list.
4. You will be redirected to the main page of the issue.
5. Click on the + icon at the right-hand side of the page.\
   ![](/files/NuD6TruRgN8lc99poc4l)
6. A modal will appear displaying a list of contributors and owners.\
   ![](/files/Ck5nU4mtxu4aFxZ5LbSu)
7. Click the address of the assignee of choice.
8. The selected address will be check-marked within the list.
9. Click "Submit".
10. The assignee list updates on successful assignment.\
    ![](/files/g19Hpgfzzx8TMj6KOH19)


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