# How can i use index in relationship?

**URL:** <https://community.neo4j.com/t/how-can-i-use-index-in-relationship/1627>\
**Category:** Procedures & APOC\
**Tags:** relationship, index\
**Created:** [September 19, 2018, 9:03am UTC](https://community.neo4j.com/t/how-can-i-use-index-in-relationship/1627 "2018-09-19T09:03:59Z")\
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No, not currently. We would advise refactoring your model such that nodes have the relevant numerical or date properties, and add an index on them instead.

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