Airtable connection

Airtable combines the simplicity of spreadsheet interfaces with a robust database feature. It is used for project management, inventory tracking, event planning, and more, offering a flexible and user-friendly approach for data organization and collaboration.

Prerequisite

Obtaining your base ID

1. Navigate to the Airtable.
2. Sign in with your email and password.
3. Select your desired Base to view its specific API documentation.
4. Find your Base ID in the Introduction section.

Alternate method to find base ID

1. Navigate to your Base interface page.

2. Click HELP (?) at the top right-hand corner.

3. From the menu, select API documentation.

note

The Base ID is essential for connecting to a specific Base. Each River can only connect to one Base.

Establishing a connection

Procedure

1. Navigate to the Data Integration console.

2. Click the Connections from the left-hand menu.

3. Click + New Connection.

4. Search and select the Airtable connection.

5. Enter the Connection Name.

6. Choose Credentials Type.

   • OAuth2:

     a. Click Connect to Airtable.

     b. Enter Your Email or choose from the available connection options.

   • API Key:

     a. Input API Key (scheduled for deprecation).

7. (Optional): Verify the connection by entering a Base ID and a Table name from that Base and click Test Connection.