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# dotnet add reference

> Add .NET project-to-project references.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/tools/dotnet-add-reference>.

- Add a reference to the project in the current directory:

`dotnet add reference {{path/to/reference.csproj}}`

- Add multiple references to the project in the current directory:

`dotnet add reference {{path/to/reference1.csproj path/to/reference2.csproj ...}}`

- Add a reference to the specific project:

`dotnet add {{path/to/project.csproj}} reference {{path/to/reference.csproj}}`

- Add multiple references to the specific project:

`dotnet add {{path/to/project.csproj}} reference {{path/to/reference1.csproj path/to/reference2.csproj ...}}`