Link an activated decision tree to this decision tree

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read configure-linking-node-dtb.md

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

Navigate to All > Guided Decisions > Decision Trees.
Select the decision tree from the list.
Select Open in Builder.
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.
Select Add node.
In the pop-up window, select Link decision tree to configure a linking node.
Enter a name for the node.
In the Child decision tree field, select an activated decision tree.
Enter values or link inputs to reuse answers from prior nodes.

For more information, see Reuse answers at decision points.
Select Save and close.

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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: "2026-09-10"
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** &gt; **Guided Decisions** &gt; **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**.