Linking issues

The Links section lets you associate an issue with other issues in the system — for example when issues share the same root cause, one blocks another, or one is a continuation of another.

The list of links is displayed on the issue details page. Each entry shows a directional description of the relation and the linked issue's number.

Adding a link

Click Links in the issue actions menu. A side panel opens showing existing links and a form to add a new one.

In the form:

Choose a relation type from the dropdown:
- duplicates — this issue is a duplicate of another
- continues — this issue is a continuation of another
- blocks — this issue blocks the progress of another
- is linked to — a general thematic association
Type the issue number you want to link and select it from the results.
Click Link issues.

The link is bidirectional — it appears on both issues' pages, with the relation label shown from each side (e.g. "blocks" / "is blocked by").

Removing a link

In the side panel, each link has a remove icon. Click it and confirm in the dialog to permanently delete the link from both issues.

Clicking a linked issue's number in the links list navigates to that issue's details page.

FAQ

Does linking issues affect their workflows?

No. A link is purely informational — it does not synchronise steps, statuses, or data between issues. The relation type (e.g. "blocks") is a descriptive label, not an automation trigger.

What relation types are available?

There are four types: duplicates, continues, blocks, and is linked to. Each relation is directional — on the issue page it is displayed as either the outgoing or incoming form (e.g. "blocks" vs. "is blocked by").

Can I link issues of different types?

Yes. Links work between issues regardless of their types.

How do I remove a link?

Open the Links panel from the issue actions menu and click the remove icon next to the link. The operation requires the appropriate permissions.

How many issues can be linked together?

There is no limit to the number of links — one issue can be linked to any number of other issues.

I cannot see the add or delete options — why?

Access to individual operations is controlled by permissions. If a permission is missing, the corresponding option is not shown. Contact your system administrator.