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Task Link

Links allow users to establish a direct relationship between two or more tasks or subtasks within the same project. Linking helps visualize dependencies, track related work, and manage task relationships efficiently.

This is especially useful in complex projects where multiple tasks are interconnected or dependent on each other. A linked task offers a clear view of associated work and encourages collaboration across teams.

When a task is linked to another, the connection is visible in both directions - meaning, if Task A is linked to Task B, both tasks will show this association in their respective details.

Subscription Association​

Task Linking is available under the Growth Plan.

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Roles and Permission​

The ability to link tasks depends on the Task Edit permission assigned to your role. Only users with the appropriate edit access can add or remove task links. Refer Roles and Permission for more details.

You can add links to tasks through several interfaces in 5day.io. Here's how:

From Task/Subtask Details​

  1. Open the task or subtask detail page.
  2. Locate the "Link" field under task details.
  3. Click "Add Link" – the system will display a list of tasks and subtasks from the same project.
  4. Select one or more tasks to link.
  5. The selected tasks will now be linked and reflected in both task views.
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From List View / Board View / Task Details More Menu​

ViewAccess Method
List ViewClick on the More (****⋮) icon at the end of the task row
Board ViewClick on the More (****⋮) icon at the top of the task card
Task Details ViewClick on the More (****⋮) icon at the top-right of the task detail panel

Once you click Add Link, the system will show all linkable tasks and subtasks within the same project. You can select one or multiple to create the link.

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My Work​

  1. Navigate to My Work from the main menu.
  2. Click on the relevant task to open its detail page.
  3. Use the Link field as described above to add links to other tasks or subtasks.

Bulk Update​

  1. Select multiple tasks or subtasks from the list or board view.
  2. The Bulk Update bar will appear.
  3. Choose the Link field within bulk update.
  4. Select one or more tasks/subtasks to link.
  5. The selected links will apply to all selected tasks.
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Quick Add (While Creating Task)​

  1. While using the Quick Add option to create a task, enter the task name and select its location.
  2. Select the Link field during creation.
  3. Choose from the list of available tasks or subtasks in the same project.
  4. Upon selection, tasks will be linked immediately after creation.
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Once a link is created between two tasks, it becomes mutually visible—both the source task and the linked task will reflect this association in their details.

This ensures transparency and better navigation across related work items.

To remove an existing link from a task, use any of the following views:

MethodSteps
Task/Subtask DetailsOpen the task -> Locate the Link section -> Click the Remove icon beside the linked task
List View / Board ViewOpen the More Menu (⋮) -> Select Edit or open Task Details -> Remove links via the Link section
My WorkOpen task from My Work → Use the same Link section to remove any unwanted linked tasks

Other References​

To add new task, refer Add Task

To edit task, refer Edit Task