Dependencies in monday.com help you link related tasks so that one task’s status or timeline is influenced by another. This is especially helpful for managing project timelines and ensuring workflows follow a logical order.

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🧩 What Are Task Dependencies?

A dependency is a relationship between two tasks where:

• Task B cannot start until Task A is completed
• Delays in Task A affect Task B’s timeline

monday.com supports visual and automated dependencies using timeline columns, dependency columns, and automations.

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🛠️ How to Enable Dependencies

Step 1: Add the Timeline Column

1. Open your board.
2. Click “+” at the top-right of any column.
3. Search for and add the “Timeline” column.
   • This sets start and end dates for each task.

Step 2: Add the Dependency Column

1. Again, click the “+” sign to add a new column.
2. Search for and add the “Dependency” column.
   • Choose which tasks can be dependent on others.

📝 You can only set dependencies if your board has at least one Timeline or Date column.

🔗 Setting Up Dependencies Between Tasks

1. In the Dependency column, click the cell of a task (e.g., “Develop prototype”).
2. Choose the preceding task(s) it depends on (e.g., “Design wireframes”).
3. The system now links the tasks logically.

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⚙️ Automate Date Shifts Based on Dependencies

To make dependencies dynamic, add an automation:

Automation Example:
“When a date changes, push all dependent items by the same amount of time.”

How to Add It:

1. Click Automate > Automation Center
2. Choose “Date dependency” recipes like:
   • “When the date arrives and status is not done, notify someone”
   • “When date changes, shift dependent item by same amount”

This ensures that if one task is delayed, dependent tasks shift automatically.

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📊 Visualizing Dependencies on Gantt

1. Add a Gantt View to your board:
   • Click “+ Add View” > Select Gantt
2. You’ll now see dependencies displayed as arrows connecting tasks.
3. You can also drag tasks directly on the Gantt chart, and the linked tasks will move accordingly (if automation is active).

✅ Best Practices

• Use one clear dependency column per board to avoid confusion.
• Enable automations only if your project requires date-shifting logic.
• Use Gantt View for projects with many dependent tasks to avoid overlap.
• Label tasks with clear titles and owners so responsibility is obvious.

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🧠 FAQ

Q: Can I set multiple dependencies for one task?
A: Yes. You can select more than one parent task in the dependency column.

Q: Does monday.com automatically delay tasks based on dependencies?
A: Only if you enable the correct automation (e.g., shift dates based on delay).

Q: Can I set dependencies using a Date column instead of Timeline?
A: Yes, but Timeline is preferred for visual planning and flexibility.

📌 Summary

Feature	Available in
Timeline & Date columns	All plans
Dependency column	Pro & above
Gantt view	Pro & above
Date-based automations	Pro & above

Upgrade to the Pro plan or higher to fully utilize dependencies with automation and Gantt.