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In order to create links between MySQL tables, you need to establish relationships between them using the primary and foreign keys.

The primary key is a unique identifier for each record in a table, while the foreign key is a reference to the primary key in another table. This allows you to connect related data between multiple tables.

The proper way to create links between MySQL tables is by following these steps:

1. Determine the relationship between the tables - this will help you decide which type of relationship to use (one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many).

2. Add a primary key to the parent table - this will be used by the child table to reference the parent record.

3. Add a foreign key to the child table - this will be used to link the child records to the parent record.

4. Define the relationship - this is done by specifying which field in the child table refers to the primary key in the parent table.

5. Ensure proper data types and constraints - make sure that the data types and constraints, such as nullability and default values, are consistent across both tables to avoid errors and inconsistencies.

By properly linking MySQL tables, you can create efficient and well-organized databases that are easy to manage and maintain.