When a column changes, sync to connected items

When a column changes, sync to connected items

TL;DR: When a column changes on this board, this recipe pushes the new value to all connected items on the other board where a column with the same name and type exists. One-way sync from this board outward. Rank 15 most-used recipe in the last 90 days.
Recipe card image — pending.  monday.com  Marketplace Use Template card view. Tracked in CONTENT-NEEDS.
Demo GIF — pending. Animated demo showing a column change here propagating to all connected items. Tracked in CONTENT-NEEDS.

What this does

Recipe: "When column changes sync the changes from this item to the all connected items where column name and type match."
Watches a column on this board. When its value changes, the recipe pushes the new value to every connected item on the other board where a column with the same name and type exists. The connection itself must already exist — this recipe only syncs values between items already linked.
One-way sync (this board → connected items). For bidirectional, see  Sync all changes between connected items⁠ .

When to use it

  • CRM owner change: when the Owner column changes here, push to the connected client record on another board
  • Priority cascade: when Priority changes, propagate to all linked subtasks on the dev board
  • Status push: when this status changes, push to the connected fulfilment item
For bidirectional sync (both boards drive changes), use  Sync all changes between connected items⁠ . For connecting AND syncing in one step, see  When an item is created, connect + sync⁠ . For all sync variants, see  Sync values between connected items⁠ .

Before you start

  • Items on this board must already be connected via a Connect Boards column (see  Setting up Connect Boards columns⁠  )
  • The trigger column on this board
  • The destination column on the connected board must have the same name and type as the trigger column

Set it up (2 minutes)

Loom walkthrough — pending. Tracked in CONTENT-NEEDS.

1. Open the Automations Center

From your board, click Automate → Create.

2. Search Connected Boards Automations

Search Connected Boards and pick Connected Boards Automations.

3. Find the recipe

Find the recipe "When column changes sync the changes from this item to the all connected items where column name and type match." Click Use template.

4. Pick the trigger column

The column on this board whose change should fire the sync.

5. Pick the connect column

The connect column on this board that holds the link(s) to connected items.

6. Click Create automation

The recipe activates immediately. It syncs the column value to all connected items going forward.

Test that it works

    Pick an item on this board that has at least one connected item.
    Ensure the connected board has a column with the same name and type as the trigger column.
    Change the trigger column's value on this board.
    Confirm the connected item on the other board updated to match within seconds.

Common gotchas

  • "Same name and type" is strict. A Text column on this board will not sync with a Long Text column on the other side, even if both are called "Notes". Align columns before turning the recipe on.
  • One-way only. Changes on the connected board don't flow back. For bidirectional, use the "Sync all changes" recipe.
  • The connection must already exist. This recipe pushes values between already-linked items — it doesn't create connections.
  • Read-only columns can't be the destination. Mirror, Formula, and Last-updated columns silently drop the write.
Combine with a connect recipe. Use a "connect on creation" recipe to establish the link, then this recipe to keep values aligned.

Next up

Related

  •  Sync values between connected items⁠  (parent landing)
  •  Sync all changes between connected items⁠  — bidirectional sync
  •  When an item is created, connect + sync⁠  — connect + ongoing two-way sync in one recipe
  •  Setting up Connect Boards columns⁠  — prerequisite

Still stuck?

Email  hello@fantasymedia.io  and we'll help you configure the right setup for your boards.