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# 🔄 How Updates Between Boards Work in Same Item Multiple Boards

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Check out the video tutorial at the top of this article!
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The **Same Item Multiple Boards (SIMB)** app automatically syncs updates across multiple boards on monday.com — meaning that any comment or update you post on an item that exists in two or more boards will appear on all of them.

## ⚙️ 1️⃣ Automatic Synchronization

No setup is required!
Once the app is authorized, all item updates will sync automatically between connected boards.
**Important:**
If updates from a specific user aren’t appearing across boards, that user likely hasn’t authorized the app.

## 🔐 2️⃣ How to Authorize the App


![“Authorize” button](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/d/4/2/1d42aa291f344200/authorize2_4ym3tm.png =500x881)

1️⃣ Open any item that is shared across boards.
2️⃣ Go to the **Same Item Multiple Boards** tab.
3️⃣ Click **Authorize** — a new tab will open.
4️⃣ In that tab, click **Authorize** again to grant permissions.
Once done, updates from this user will start syncing across all connected boards.
💡 **Alternative:**
You can also authorize directly via this link:
👉 [Authorize SIMB app](https://api.pioneera.io/oauth/authorize?source=newtab)

## 🚫 3️⃣ Blocking Updates Between Boards

Sometimes you might want to prevent updates from syncing between boards — for example, to keep internal conversations private or control what clients see.
You can do this using **automation recipes** in monday.com.
1️⃣ Go to the **Integration Center** in monday.com.
2️⃣ Search for the **Same Item Multiple Boards** app.
3️⃣ Choose one of these recipes:
* **Prevent All Updates:**
“When update is posted, do not add it to other boards.”
* **Prevent Specific Updates:**
“When update is posted, do not add it to [specific board].”

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/d/4/2/1d42aa291f344200/image_ak7n5.png)

💡 **Note:**
Toggling the recipe on/off won’t disable it — you must delete the recipe to stop blocking updates.

### 💼 4️⃣ Common Use Cases

👉 **Internal vs. Client Boards:** Keep internal discussions confidential while sharing progress externally.
👉 **Departmental Boards:** Share updates only with relevant departments.
👉 **Confidential Projects:** Protect sensitive project information.
👉 **Multi-Team Collaboration:** Ensure each team sees only what’s relevant to them.

### ✅ Summary
Once authorized, the SIMB app ensures seamless update syncing between all connected boards — keeping every team aligned in real time.
If you experience syncing issues or need help configuring recipes, reach out to our support team via chat.