How to Link Data From One Smartsheet to Another
- George Apostolov
How to Link Data From One Smartsheet to Another: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find and select the cell that contains the data you want to link.
After that, head over to the top menu bar and click 'More Options'.
Select 'Cell Linking' from the available options.
Following that, find and choose the other sheet you want to connect to.
Select the cell that contains the data you want to use as the source. You can select more than one if necessary.
Once done, click 'Create Link'.
After completing these steps, the data from one Smartsheet will be linked to another.
Quick answer: To link data from one Smartsheet to another, open Grid View and select the target cell. Click More Options in the top menu bar, choose Cell Linking, and select the sheet to connect to. Next, choose the source cell or cells, and click Create Link.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Connect your Smartsheet data effortlessly by linking cells across different sheets. Select your cells, choose the source, and create the link. This guide shows how to link Data From One Smartsheet to Another in 7 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find and select the cell that contains the data you want..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the data from one Smartsheet will be linked to another". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to link Data From One Smartsheet to Another?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Lock Cells in Smartsheet, How to Make a Gantt Chart in Smartsheet and How to Make Recurring Tasks in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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