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title: "Why are some Playbook tasks being skipped?"
description: "Learn how LeadLoft knows when to skip tasks."
url: https://help.leadloft.com/en/articles/59-why-are-some-playbook-tasks-being-skipped
collection: "Playbooks & Outreach"
updated: 2026-09-07
language: en
---

# Why are some Playbook tasks being skipped?

Learn how LeadLoft knows when to skip tasks.

## Why does LeadLoft skip tasks?

Tasks are skipped when the data provided is not useful. This means that if the data is invalid or non-existent, tasks that require that data will be skipped.

To learn more about the specific reasons why tasks are skipped, read below.

## When are Email Tasks skipped?

-   The contact has no email.
    
-   The email is marked "Invalid".
    
-   The email is marked "Unverified" - skips when the Playbook is set to only engage "Verified" emails.
    

## When are LinkedIn Connect Tasks Skipped?

-   The Contact has no LinkedIn URL.
    

## When are LinkedIn Messages Skipped?

-   The Contact has no LinkedIn URL.
    
-   You are not connected with the Contact.
    

## When are Call Tasks Skipped?

-   The phone numbers are all marked "Bad Number".
    
-   There are no phone numbers.