monday.com Connect Board and Mirror Columns: How to setup & Automate
Introduction
The Connect Boards and Mirror Column features in monday.com are incredibly powerful but also a bit confusing to set up.
If you’ve ever struggled to connect two boards, mirror data or keep data in sync between teams, this guide breaks it down step by step.
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monday.com Connect Board and Mirror Columns: How to setup & Automate
What Is a Connect Boards Column?
A Connect Boards column links items from one board to items on another board. When set up as a two-way connection, updates can flow in both directions, allowing teams to collaborate without duplicating work. You also have the option to setup a one-way connection if editing data from both sides is not needed.
How Mirror Columns Work
A Mirror Column displays data from a connected board. For example, you can mirror:
Payment status
Due dates
Budget or amount owed
When configured correctly, updates can sync both ways, so changes made on a Finance board instantly appears on your Production or Project board.
Automating the Connection Between Boards
Instead of manually linking items, monday.com automations allow you to:
Automatically create an item on another board
Instantly connect it back to the original item
Map key fields like status, dates, and amounts
This is especially useful for workflows like:
Production → Finance
Deals → Service Projects
Leads → Deals
Connecting Existing Items Automatically
If you already have items on multiple boards, you can still connect them at scale by using a unique identifier such as an email address or project or Item ID.
With the right automation in place, monday.com can automatically match and connect items across boards without clicking through them one by one.
Why This Matters
When boards are properly connected:
Teams stay aligned automatically
Status updates don’t get missed
Manual follow-ups disappear
Data stays consistent across departments
Once you understand Connect Boards, Mirror Columns, and Automations together, monday.com becomes far more powerful.
If you’re interested in building more advanced workflows or automations, feel free to reach out.
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