Overview
Links let you connect a node in your map directly to a web page or other online resource. They are useful for keeping sources, reference materials, project resources, and useful websites close to the ideas they support.
When you add a link, it stays associated with the node. You can open the link from the node and edit or remove it later if needed.
Add a link to a node
To add a link:
- Select the node where you want to add the link.
- Click the Create link icon in the node menu.
- Type or paste the link.
- Click Apply.
The link is now associated with the selected node.
For faster access, select a node and press Shift + Ctrl + U on Windows or Shift + Command + U on Mac to add or edit its link.
Open a link
When a node has a link, hover over the node to access it. You can then open the linked page without displaying the full URL as the node text.
This keeps your map easy to scan while giving you quick access to related online information.
Edit a link
If you need to change where a node links:
- Hover over the node that contains the link.
- Click the Edit link icon.
- Type or paste the new link.
- Apply your changes.
The node will now point to the updated destination.
Remove a link
If you no longer need a link:
- Hover over the node that contains the link.
- Click the Remove link icon.
The link is removed, but the node and its text remain in your map.
Example use cases
Links are useful whenever an idea in your map relates to information available online. You can use them to:
- Connect research nodes to sources and reference materials.
- Link study nodes to articles, videos, or learning resources.
- Keep project tasks connected to relevant online documents or tools.
- Add useful websites to lesson plans.
- Connect planning nodes to forms, schedules, or other online resources.
For example, when creating a research map, you can add a link to the source associated with each node. This keeps your map focused on the main ideas while making supporting resources easy to access.
Tips
- Add links to the nodes they relate to most closely so you can find them easily later.
- Use clear node titles so you can understand what a link is for without opening it.
- Update links when an online resource moves to a different address.
- Remove outdated links when you no longer need the resource.
- Use file attachments when you want to keep a file directly associated with a node instead of linking to an online resource.
Common questions
What happens to a link if I move the node?
The link stays associated with the node when you move or rearrange it. You can reorganize your map without having to add the link again.
Can I add links inside my notes too?
Yes. Open the node’s note, select the text you want to link, and click the Insert link icon. Enter the URL, then confirm to add the link to the selected text.
Can I add more than one link to the same node?
No. A node can have one associated link at a time. If you need to keep several links together, you can add them to the node’s notes instead.
Related features
- How to Add Notes
- How to Attach Files
- How to Add Images
- How to Move, Rearrange, Nest, Copy and Paste Topics
- Taking Notes in Mindmup
Keep online resources connected to your ideas
Add links to nodes when you want useful online resources within easy reach of the ideas they support. Try adding a link to a node in an existing map, or start with a blank map and connect resources as you organize your ideas.