Mastering Apple Notes on iPhone: How to Link One Note to Another

Mastering Apple Notes on iPhone: How to Link One Note to Another

Apple Notes for iPhone now supports internal linking between notes—bringing powerful organization tools to your pocket. Here’s how to use this feature to transform your mobile note-taking workflow.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

March 22, 2025

Ever Wished You Could Jump Between Notes on Your iPhone Like a Pro?

You’re not alone. If your Notes app looks like a digital junk drawer—stuffed with ideas, lists, and reminders—it’s time for an upgrade. 

Here's a Cool Tip: Link to Other Notes in Apple Notes.

Apple recently introduced a simple but game-changing feature to the iPhone version of Apple Notes: you can now link directly to another note.

Whether you're a student, a busy professional, or just trying to stay organized, this internal linking feature turns your notes into a connected system—without needing a third-party app like Notion or Evernote.

What Is “Link to a Note” in Apple Notes on iPhone?

“Link to a Note” lets you add clickable hyperlinks inside a note that instantly open another note in your collection. 

Think of it like creating a mini personal wiki—right from your iPhone.

Why It’s a Big Deal:

• Organize smarter: Connect related ideas, lists, or documents.
• Boost productivity: Eliminate the need to search or scroll.
• Simplify navigation: Jump between notes with a single tap.

And the best part? 

This feature is free and available to all iPhone users running iOS 17 or later with notes stored in iCloud.

Here's how to do it.

1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
2. Tap to open the note where you want to add a link.
3. Tap and hold at the spot you want the link to appear.
4. In the menu that appears, tap “Add Link.”
5. Begin typing the title of the note you want to link to.
6. Choose the correct note from the list of suggestions.
7. A hyperlink will be inserted using the note’s title.
8. 🔗 Example: You can create a note called “Trip to Cancun” and link to your “Packing List,” “Hotel Details,” and “Excursion Ideas” notes—all from one central hub.

fig. 1 - Linking Notes in Apple Notes

Real-World Use Cases

• School & Study Notes: Link a homework checklist to reference notes or research topics.
• Project Planning: Create a master task list with links to detailed notes on each subtask.
• Health & Wellness: Maintain a fitness journal that links to your daily food log and workout plans.
• Daily Journaling: Create a “Today’s Log” that links to weekly or monthly summaries.

📌 Pro Cool Tip: Renaming the original note won’t break the link—Apple Notes updates the link automatically.

Apple’s addition of note-to-note linking on iPhone brings a powerful, long-awaited productivity tool to everyday users. 

You no longer need a desktop or a complex app to connect your ideas—your iPhone is now a full-fledged knowledge management device.

So the next time you start a project, trip, or journal, try linking your notes. Your future self will thank you.

Have you started linking your notes yet? 

Let us know how you're using the feature in the comments below.

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