Using Relations and Roll Ups Property in Super.so

This beginner’s guide explains how to use Relations and Rollups in Notion to connect databases, display related data, and track projects efficiently without formulas, perfect for dashboards and Super.so setups.

Relations and Rollups are two of the most powerful features in Notion. They let you connect databases and summarize data without duplicating it, essential for dashboards, project trackers, and CMS setups like Super.so.

What is a Relation?

A Relation links one database to another.

Think of it like this:

Database A (Projects) → “owns” something
Database B (Tasks) → items that belong to Database A
A relation tells Notion: “This Task belongs to this Project”

Project Name

Website Redesign

Marketing Campaign

Task Name	Project
Homepage UI	Website Redesign
Mobile Layout	Website Redesign
Ad Copy	Marketing Campaign
Landing Page	Marketing Campaign

Here, the Tasks → Project property is a Relation.
Once set up, you can see from the Project page which tasks are linked.

How to Create a Relation

Open the child database (Tasks).

Add a new property → Type: Relation → select Projects database.

Link each task to its Project by selecting the page from the dropdown.

Optional: Enable two-way relation if available (this automatically creates a reciprocal property in Projects).

⚠️ Always select a page, don’t type text. Typing won’t create a real relation.

What Relations Allow You To Do

See related items in both databases automatically
Filter views by related items (e.g., show only Tasks for “Website Redesign”)
Prepare for rollups, without a relation, rollups can’t work

What is a Rollup?

A Rollup summarizes or calculates data from a related database.

It requires a relation first
It can count items, sum numbers, calculate averages, or filter by a property

Step 1: Make sure a Relation exists

Database A needs a relation property linking to Database B.
Example:

Database A = Projects
Database B = Tasks
Relation property = Tasks in Projects or Project in Tasks

This is the bridge that allows data to flow.

Step 2: Create the Rollup property in Database A

In Database A, add a new property → Type = Rollup
Select the Relation property (the one that links to Database B)

Step 3: Choose the property to display or summarize

In the Rollup, select which property from Database B you want to see:

Example: Task Name, Status, Estimated Progress