# What is Task Linking?

> What is Task Linking

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/llms.txt).

Source: https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/what-is-task-linking

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Task Linking is about establishing meaningful associations between tasks of a project in order to provide an easier reference between related tasks.

There are 3 kinds of links that can be defined and these are;

-   Related to
-   Duplicated by
-   Derived from

**Related to:** If a task is related to the current task, then you can select Related to in order to indicate that the 2 tasks are related.

**Duplicated by:** If the similar type of task is added before, then you can use Duplicated by in order to link the tasks.

**Derived from:** If the current task is the result of or derived from a previous task, then you can use Derived from to link the task.

![Task Linking](/images/help/2019/06/tasklinking1.png "Task Linking")

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#### **How to link tasks?**

In Orangescrum Project Management tool, Task Linking can be done upon [task create](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/how-to-create-a-new-task/), task edit, and task details.

1.  Click [Quick Links](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/how-can-i-manage-the-menus-in-quick-links/) > Task
2.  Add task details such as [Project](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/how-to-create-a-project/), Task title, Task Type, Assigned to, etc.
3.  Click ‘Relate to’ drop-down to define the task link type and add the task in the ‘Linking Task’.

**Note** – Here, you’ll get 3 options such as Related to, Duplicated by & Derived from.

4.  Click on **‘Save & Exit**‘.

#### **Edit Task Link:**

1.  Navigate to the Task Listing Page.
2.  Click ![3-dot icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/05/3-dot-icon.png)icon of the task.
3.  Click **‘Edit’.**
4.  Click ‘**Relate to**’ drop-down to define the task link type and add the task in the ‘**Linking Task’**
5.  Click ‘**Update**’.

#### **Task Detail Linking:**

1.  Navigate to Task Details
2.  Click![Add sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Add-sub-task.png) icon
3.  Click ‘**Relate to**’ drop-down to define the task link type and add the task in the ‘**Linking Task’**
4.  Click ‘**Save’.**

#### **Delete Task Link:**

1.  Navigate to Task Detail Page of the specific task
2.  Hover on the specific task to find delete icon
3.  Click ‘**Delete**’.