# How to Add Dependencies in Asana

> To add dependencies in Asana, navigate to your project, open a task, and click 'Add dependencies' in the sidebar. Type and select the precedent task, then optionally add another dependent task. Hover over an indication banner and click the 'X' symbol to remove a dependency.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-dependencies-in-asana/
Apps: Asana
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2d5057f8f6cdddddd649/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the project that contains the tasks you want to link.
2. Click into the task and open it.
3. Click on 'Add dependencies' in the sidebar.
4. Begin typing the name of the task you wish to be the precedent task and click on it.
5. This task will now show what task it is Blocked by.
6. You can also add another dependent task.
7. To remove a dependency, hover over an existing indication banner and click the 'X' symbol that appears.
8. By following these steps, you can effectively manage task dependencies in Asana, ensuring that tasks are completed in the correct order and improving overall project workflow.