How to Add a Relation Property in Notion

How to Add a Relation in Notion

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June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to link two Notion databases with a relation property.

Quick summary

A Notion relation property lets you link records across two separate databases, making it easy to surface connected data without duplicating entries. This guide walks you through the exact steps to add a relation to any Notion database table in under a minute.

Steps

On the database table, click Add property at the right side of your existing columns.
In the dropdown menu, click Relation.
In the relation setup panel, choose the database you want to connect.
Click Add relation to create the connection.
Your relation property is now added and your Notion database is connected to another database.

📌 Why this matters

Notion's relation property is a powerful feature that allows teams to build interconnected databases without duplicating information. By linking records across databases — such as connecting tasks to projects or people to companies — users can surface relevant context directly inside any table view. This capability is essential for teams building structured workflows, CRM systems, or project trackers entirely within Notion. Understanding how to add a relation property unlocks a core building block of Notion's relational database system.

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