How to connect multiple boards on Monday.com

intermediate 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Connect multiple boards on Monday.com using the Connect Boards column type to link items across different boards. This allows you to create relationships between projects, tasks, or data sets while maintaining organized workflows.

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Prerequisites

Active Monday.com account with appropriate permissions
At least two boards created in your workspace
Understanding of Monday.com column types
Admin or board owner access rights

Step-by-Step Instructions

Navigate to your source board

Open Monday.com and navigate to the board where you want to add the connection. Click on the board name from your Main Workspace or use the search function to locate it quickly.

Choose the board that will serve as your primary reference point for the connection.

Add a Connect Boards column

Click the + Add Column button at the top right of your board. From the column types menu, select Connect Boards. Give your column a descriptive name like "Related Projects" or "Connected Tasks".

Use clear naming conventions to help team members understand the relationship between boards.

Select the target board to connect

In the Connect Boards column setup dialog, click Choose boards to connect. Select the board(s) you want to connect from the dropdown list. You can connect to multiple boards simultaneously by checking multiple options.

You can connect boards from different workspaces if you have access permissions.

Configure connection settings

Choose your connection type: One-way or Two-way connection. Two-way connections create mirror columns on the connected board. Set up any column mirroring by selecting which columns from the connected board you want to display.

Two-way connections are useful for keeping data synchronized across boards automatically.

Link specific items

Click on any cell in your new Connect Boards column. A popup will appear showing items from the connected board. Select the relevant items you want to link by clicking the checkboxes next to them, then click Add.

Use the search function in the popup to quickly find specific items in large boards.

Set up automations (optional)

Go to Automate in the top menu and create rules for your connected boards. For example: "When status changes to Done on this board, change status to Complete on connected board." Click Add to Board to activate the automation.

Automations help maintain consistency across connected boards without manual updates.

Test the connection

Verify your board connections are working properly by updating information in one board and checking if it reflects in the connected board. Click on connected items to navigate between boards and ensure all links are functioning correctly.

Test both directions if you set up a two-way connection to ensure data flows properly.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Cannot see the Connect Boards column option

Ensure you have Admin or Board Owner permissions. The Connect Boards feature requires elevated access rights to create connections between boards.

Connected board items not appearing in dropdown

Check that you have View permissions for the target board and that the board contains items. Refresh the page and try again if the board was recently created.

Mirror columns not syncing data

Go to your Connect Boards column settings and verify that Mirror Columns are properly configured. Remove and re-add the mirror columns if synchronization issues persist.

Automation rules not triggering across boards

Ensure your automation recipe includes the correct trigger board and target board in the rule setup. Check that both boards are active and automation is enabled for your account plan.

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