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title: "Linking issues with assets"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/AIP/10256473/Linking%20issues%20with%20assets"
format: markdown
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> Macro (aura-html)

This guide explains how to link issues with assets using AIP. Linking helps you track issues related to specific assets, improving troubleshooting and resolution efficiency.

## Instructions

### Step 1: Check if the **Assets** custom field exists in your instance

Upon installation, the plugin creates a *Multiple Choice Inventory* custom field named `Assets`. This field is automatically added to your issue screens by default.

### Step 2: (If needed) Add the **Assets** Custom Field to your screens

If you can’t see the field, follow these steps:

1. Go to your project settings and navigate to **Screens**.
2. Edit the screens where you want to link assets to issues.
3. In the screen editor, search for `Assets` and add the custom field.
4. Save the screen configuration.

### Step 3: Link assets to issues

1. Open the issue you want to link with an asset.
2. Locate the **Assets** custom field.
3. Start typing the name of the asset you want to link. Matching assets appear in a dropdown list.
4. Select one or more assets from the list.

## Viewing linked issues

1. Open the asset details page.
2. Navigate to the **Asset Issue Links** tab.
3. This tab displays a list of all issues linked to the specific asset.

> ✅ Ensure users creating or editing issues have the necessary permissions to access and link assets.