---
title: Link an activated decision tree to this decision tree
description: Nest and invoke a decision tree from a linking node when specific conditions are met in Decision Tree Builder. Use nested trees to execute complex troubleshooting and reuse existing decision trees.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/customer-service-management/configure-linking-node-dtb.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring decision trees in Decision Tree Builder, Configuring guidances and decision trees, Guided Decisions configuration, Agent tools, Organize agent workspaces, Configure, Customer Service Management]
---

# Link an activated decision tree to this decision tree

Nest and invoke a decision tree from a linking node when specific conditions are met in Decision Tree Builder. Use nested trees to execute complex troubleshooting and reuse existing decision trees.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, sn\_gd\_core.decision\_tree\_author

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Guided Decisions** > **Decision Trees**.

2.  Select the decision tree from the list.

3.  Select **Open in Builder**.

4.  In Decision Tree Builder, add a new node by selecting the Add path icon \(\[Omitted image "icon-add-path.png"\] Alt text: Add path icon\) on a node.

5.  Select **Add node**.

6.  In the pop-up window, select **Link decision tree** to configure a linking node.

7.  Enter a name for the node.

8.  In the **Child decision tree** field, select an activated decision tree.

9.  Enter values or link inputs to reuse answers from prior nodes.

    For more information, see [Reuse answers at decision points](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/customer-service-management/map-inputs-in-decision-guidance-node.md).

10. Select **Save and close**.