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# Multiple Reference in Custom Collection Fields

# Getting Started

Referencing Custom Collection fields can help you **refer data from one custom collection item to another multiple field.** This article will cover the whole process; follow all instructions to learn how to do that.

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# Adding Multiple Reference Field

To add Multiple References in a custom collection, follow the steps given below:

- Go to your **CMS Dashboard**
- Select any **Custom Collection**
- Click on the Fields button
- Click on the **+ Add New Field** button
- Give it a **Label**
- Select the type **Multiple Reference**
- Select a **Reference** Type and Create a field.

**Refer to the GIF below:**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/gif-recording-2023-05-28-at-34_pxppnw.gif)

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## Inputting Multiple Reference Field value:

To add a Multiple reference field value to a **custom collection multiple items**, refer to the **GIF** below:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/ezgif-1-90f7737d69_ndkdej.gif)

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## Populating Element with Reference Field Value

If you want to use the **reference field values** on an element in your website, you can do that by following the steps in the **GIF** below:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cf1fc9cc00911000/ezgif-1-03cce73e16_zkxlng.gif)
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# Related articles

[Single Reference in Custom Collection Fields](/en/article/single-reference-in-custom-collection-fields-1k3yylf/)

[Change the single-item template of a Collection](/en/article/change-the-single-item-template-of-a-collection-vbwwae/)