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title: "Recalculate a target"
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published: 2026-07-09T02:36:07Z
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# Recalculate a target

Recalculate a target manually at any time, for both top-down and bottom-up targets, or turn on auto-recalculate so it updates itself whenever the data it depends on changes.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> Auto-recalculate is disabled by default. You can manually recalculate a target whether auto-recalculate is enabled or disabled.

## When to recalculate

- Recalculate manually when you need an immediate, one-time update — for example, after adjusting a target's goal, formula, or adjustments, and you want the new value reflected right away.
- Turn on auto-recalculate when a target should stay current on its own — for example, a formula-based target that references another target, or a target built from territory or assignment data that changes often.
- Once auto-recalculate is enabled, a target recalculates automatically when:
  - A referenced target's value changes.
  - An assignment or coverage change affects the target, such as a rep moving from one territory to another.
  - A formula input the target depends on is updated.

## Manually recalculate a bottom-up target

1. Find the bottom-up target you want to recalculate.
2. From the targets list, or from within the target, click **Actions** > **Recalculate & Rollup**.
3. From the left menu, select the node you want to recalculate.
4. Toggle on **Recalculate**.
5. Optional: Toggle on **Effective Date** to schedule when the recalculation takes effect, then select a month.
6. Click **Update Target**.

## Manually recalculate a top-down target

1. Find the top-down target you want to recalculate.
2. From the targets list, or from within the target, click **Actions** > **Recalculate & Distribute Down**.
3. From the left menu, select the node you want to recalculate.
4. Toggle on **Recalculate**.
5. Optional: Toggle on **Effective Date** to schedule when the recalculation takes effect, then select a month.
6. Click **Update Target**.

## Enable auto-recalculate

1. Go to the appropriate module (**Territories**, **Teams**, or **Product**) > **Manage Targets**.
2. Create a target, or find an existing one and click **Actions** > **Edit target settings**.
3. In the **Target Options** section, select the **Auto Recalculate** checkbox.
4. Click **Save & Continue**.