Easy Tech TutsHow to Link 2 Sheets in Smartsheet & Easily Connect Smartsheet Easily 2026
By Impran M N
When two teams track related work on separate sheets, keeping the numbers aligned by hand is a losing game. Smartsheet lets you connect sheets directly with live cell links, so a change on one grid flows through to the other automatically. This guide covers setting that connection up.
01Know what a live link actually does
Unlike copy-pasting, a cell link keeps two sheets in sync as the source data changes.
02Start the link from your target cell
Right-click a cell in your destination sheet and use the Link from Cell in Other Sheet feature.
03Choose your source sheet
Use the link wizard to navigate your workspace directory and select the sheet you want to connect to.
04Link a whole data block
Bulk-select multi-row ranges or entire status columns to pull rolled-up metrics in one action.
05Confirm the connection
Check the blue arrow indicators to confirm whether a cell is an incoming or outgoing live feed.
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can I link together in Smartsheet?
There's no strict limit on the number of sheet-to-sheet connections, as long as each is set up through the Link from Cell in Other Sheet feature.
What happens if I rename a linked sheet?
Renaming templates or restructuring columns can disrupt links, so it's worth preserving cell links carefully during those changes.
Do both sheets update in real time?
Yes, once connected, changes in the source sheet flow through to the linked cells automatically.
How do I tell which cells are linked?
Blue arrow indicators show whether a cell is receiving an inbound feed or sending an outbound one.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
