References and Links
References connect related work across Basecamp. When you link to a message, to-do, card, event, document, or file, Basecamp automatically creates a reference between them.
This makes it easy to see where something was discussed and keep context connected - no matter where the conversation happened.
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Adding a link
Add a link to any Basecamp item to create a reference between related work.
Paste a link into a message, comment, to-do, card, document, or event. When you post it, Basecamp automatically creates a reference between the two items.
This connects conversations, tasks, and files so everything stays linked together.
Copying a link
Copy a link to the item you want to connect, then paste it into another item to create a reference.
- Open the item you want to link to.
- Click the ••• menu.
- Select Copy link.
- Open the item, project, or tool you want to link to.
- Do one of the following:
- For individual items: Tap the ••• button next to the item, then tap Copy link.
- For projects or tools: Tap the ••• menu in the top right, then tap Share → Copy.
- Open the item, project, or tool you want to link to.
- Do one of the following:
- For individual items: Tap the ••• button next to the item, then tap Copy link.
- For projects or tools: Tap the ⋮ menu in the top right, then tap Share → Copy button.
Viewing references
References appear alongside comments on an item.
Open the References tab to see where that item has been mentioned elsewhere. Each reference links back to the original context, so you can quickly jump between related work.
📝 NOTE: You’ll only see references from projects and conversations you have access to.