# Create relationships between NocoDB records via API on manual trigger
This automation streamlines the creation of relationships between records in NocoDB using API calls, eliminating manual data linking. Ideal for users managing complex data structures with many-to-many relationships.
## Who it´s for
- Developers integrating NocoDB with external systems via API
- Analysts managing data interconnections in databases
- System administrators automating data tracking in no-code DBs
## What the automation does
- Triggered manually with source and target record IDs
- Retrieves table metadata to identify the correct link field
- Uses HTTP POST request to establish relationship via NocoDB API
- Supports arbitrary record pairing based on provided IDs
- Can be embedded into larger workflows as a linking module
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger and handler logic
- Integrations exclusively with NocoDB via REST API
- Basic textual instructions for launch and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- NocoDB account with API access
- Valid credentials (API key or auth setup) for NocoDB
- n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
## Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminates manual record linking, reducing human error
- Accelerates data structuring in the database
- Enables scalable relationship management without user input
- Provides flexibility in configuring many-to-many associations
- Simplifies integration with external processes via API
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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