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[Task Management](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#task-management) July 28, 2025 # Task dependencies ## Task dependencies let you define the order in which a series of Tasks must be actioned. This powerful and practical feature will let you maintain structure and keep an eye on upcoming duties. #### **Getting started** 1\. The image below shows a series of tasks that need to be completed for a project, displayed here in Canvas view.   ***Note: switch project views as needed using the menu above your project board, next to the name of your project*** ***:*** ![Task view-1](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Task%20view-1.jpg?width=670&height=114&name=Task%20view-1.jpg)   The Tasks displayed are dependent on one another to complete the Task Board: ![View of the task canvas view.](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043096886384originalvjqMLjwQkurODPxmoDM7SLLDjk4LJDsEqg.png) 2\. To create a **‘link’** between these, simply drag and drop the Task which needs to be actioned first, onto its dependent:   ![Dragging and dropping one task to another.](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043019003690originalatvgYSaeeguWC3NVT8RLvRi0hbzPj-RypQ.png)   3\. An **arrow** will then appear, **representing the connection between the Tasks**. Once you begin to create several dependencies, you’ll get a visual overview of your Canvas. ![View of the arrow connecting two tasks.](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043019003758originalRQhDbkZKa5ik3GbMEFTFX5OdI0sK79O_Kw.png) ### **Removing a dependency** 1\. 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