monday.com currently does not have a native solution to add the same item in multiple boards.
But - If you need the same item to appear in multiple boards, and stay perfectly in sync, the Same Item Multiple Boards app does exactly that.
What is the Same Item Multiple Boards app?
Same Item Multiple Boards lets one item “live” in multiple monday.com boards while remaining one single source of truth.
That means if you update the item on Board A (status, date, people, text, updates, etc.), the exact same item updates automatically everywhere else it appears.
How is this different from “connected boards” or copying items?
monday.com gives you ways to reference or mirror information across boards, but in most setups you still end up with:
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extra columns (connected + mirror)
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limitations (automations, forms, formulas, integrations often can’t use mirrored values the way you want)
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scattered updates threads
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duplicated items that drift out of sync
Same Item Multiple Boards is built for the “one item, many contexts” reality.
Same Item Multiple Boards vs native monday approaches
| What you want | Typical monday approach | What usually goes wrong | Same Item Multiple Boards |
|---|---|---|---|
| See the same task in multiple boards | Duplicate item / move item / connected+mirror | Copies drift, context gets lost, mirror limitations | One item appears in multiple boards |
| One updates thread for everyone | Updates live per-item per-board copy | Updates become scattered | Shared updates thread (one place for truth) |
| Automations that actually work | Mirror columns | Many automations/integrations can’t use mirror values | Work directly with the “real” values |
| Clean, simple setup | Many connected/mirror columns | Becomes confusing and hard to maintain | Minimal overhead |
What problems does Same Item Multiple Boards solve?
1) Duplicate items that get out of sync
If you’ve ever had two boards showing “the same thing,” you’ve probably also had two different statuses, dates, or owners. SIMB eliminates drift.
2) Too many connected boards + mirror columns
As workflows grow, “just add another mirror” turns into an unmaintainable mess.
3) Updates scattered across boards
When communication is split across copies of the same item, people waste time hunting for the latest info.
4) Real workflows are cross-board
A client record might belong in a client board, an internal delivery board, a master board, and a finance board—at the same time.
When should you use ## Same Item Multiple Boards?
Use it when you want one source of truth but need to see the item in multiple places, like:
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Master Boards / Executive visibility: Pull key items from many boards into one “control tower.”
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Client + internal delivery: Keep the client-facing board clean while your internal board stays detailed.
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Cross-team workflows: Product, support, and ops can all work on the same item without duplicating it.
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Multi-board updates: Everyone comments on the same item thread, regardless of which board they’re viewing.
How to set it up (simple workflow)
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Choose the item you want to share.
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Select the destination board(s) where it should also appear.
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Choose which columns you want shared/synced.
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Save—now edits made anywhere stay consistent everywhere.
The “Context Boards” approach (a simple framework)
Here’s a practical way to think about multi-board reality:
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Home Board: Where the item is created and owned (the “system of record”).
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Context Boards: Places the same item must appear for different teams (client view, executive view, billing view, etc.).
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Shared Truth: The item stays one object, not multiple copies.
Same Item Multiple Boards is basically the “Shared Truth” layer that makes Context Boards actually work.
FAQ
Does it duplicate items?
No—its whole purpose is to avoid duplication and keep one item consistent across boards.
What stays synced?
Typically: column values and the collaboration context (depending on your configuration and workflow). The point is that changes made in one place reflect everywhere.
Is this relevant if I already use mirror columns?
Yes—especially if mirror columns are creating limitations in automations, integrations, formulas, or forms, or if your setup is becoming too complex.
What’s the biggest win most teams feel immediately?
Less confusion. Fewer “which board is correct?” moments. Faster execution because everyone works off the same truth.