An Airtable dashboard bridges the gap between internal collaborators, stakeholders, and your core metrics.
There are several reasons why we might share a dashboard: whether it's simply to publicly display workflows, build reports or sync other tools.
Our use case determines the best course of action for how we want to create and share an interface page.
For example, if you’re sharing an Airtable report dashboard with an outside stakeholder, you’ll likely need a sleek dashboard template and granular access levels.
This support article will walk you through step-by-step instructions on the two ways you can share an Airtable dashboard, and which share interface permissions you should use for your unique use case.
How to share an Airtable dashboard with the Airtable Interface Designer
The Airtable Interface Designer, gives users the ability to add a visual interface (like an Airtable dashboard) to your data.
You can easily build and share a dashboard with base collaborators.
The Interface Designer is included in Airtable’s free plan, and it’ll take about 30 minutes to set up and publish your dashboard.
Why use Airtable Interface Designer
The Airtable Interface Designer is an excellent way to create a dashboard for internal collaborators.
For example, if you're building a sales dashboard that syncs with your CRM data in order to monitor project progress, then it's a perfectly useful solution.
The tool's flexible interface page layouts make it easy for you to customize your Airtable report dashboard into different views, (e.g., bar chart, graph, or gallery view).
However, if you're looking for a more advanced layout or access levels, we recommend integrating base access with an app builder like Softr.
How to share interface pages with Interface designer
Create a dashboard and start sharing with these easy steps.
1. Click on “Interfaces” at the top of your Airtable base
You can access Airtable’s Interface Designer from your base.
2. Select “Start building”
Click the “Start Building” button to create a dashboard.
3. Follow the steps to create the dashboard
A step-by-step tutorial guides you through the basics of creating your Airtable dashboard:
- Choosing a name for your interface page;
- Selecting a layout or dashboard template;
- Connecting base access with a table to pull data and track against metrics.
4. Build your Airtable dashboard
Use the drag-and-drop tool to organize and display your data in a specific view, picking and arranging the following elements:
- Text;
- Charts;
- Filters;
- Buttons;
- Kanban board;
... and more.
5. Click on “Publish” and select your preferred method of sharing
Keep in mind whether you plan to share your Airtable report dashboard with external collaborators, or if you need workspace share restrictions to prevent a public view.
Once your interface/dashboard is published, click the share button to share by email or generate a link.
Note: that if you’re under Airtable’s free plan, sharing your dashboard with someone will also grant share view access and datum copy permission to the raw base data.
To avoid giving a public view to proprietary data and metrics, you need to upgrade to the Pro or Enterprise plan, starting at $20 per seat/month.
If you want the ability to manage advanced permissions for your interface page, Softr's extension dashboard is the perfect workaround.
How to share an Airtable dashboard with Softr
Softr has advanced functionality that lets you manage interface access.
The extension dashboard app links up with backend data sources like Airtable or Google Sheets so that you can interface pages for:
- Client portals;
- Internal tools;
- Directories;
- Websites and apps;
- and of course, dashboards.
Instead of simply building a single interface page, use a dashboard template to customize resource hubs for both internal and external collaborators—and even non-Airtable users.
Share your Airtable dashboard with Softr
For Airtable users looking for an easy-to-use, turnkey solution to create a front-end for their data, Softr is the way to go.
Create and share a dashboard based on your Airtable data in half the time by following these simple steps.
1. Log in to Softr
Sign up for the Softr app for free.
Then log in to your Softr account using your credentials or with your Google Gmail login.
2. Click on “New Application”
To start building your extension dashboard, create a new application.
Click the button under dashboard templates on your home screen.
3. Create the interface page
You can either build your dashboard from scratch or use one of 100+ free templates.
For example, you might try this analytics dashboard template.
4. Enter your Airtable API key
If you're already an Airtable user, you can link the interface builder in seconds.
Enter your Airtable API key to link your Airtable data.
The steps are explained on the screen. Go to your Airtable Account, click on “Go to Developer Documentation," copy your API key and paste it in the field on Softr.
5. Click on “Create application”
After following the on-screen instructions, create your application on Softr.
6. Build your extension dashboard
Now you have the ability to build and customize your interface page on top of your Airtable data.
As a no-code tool, Softr has countless easy-to-use design features to enhance your dashboard quality — from the pages, to your theme, blocks, users, and more.
7. Click “Publish” at the upper right corner of the screen
Once your extension dashboard is ready, it’s time to publish and share.
Click the publish button on the upper right portion of your screen.
8. Select your parameters and click “Publish”
You can add a custom domain or use a free Softr subdomain. Once you’ve decided, go ahead and hit publish.
9. Copy your dashboard URL and share
Your Airtable dashboard is now live, copy its URL and share!
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Thierry Maout
Thierry is a content marketer based in France. He has extensive experience writing about B2B SaaS, automation, and user onboarding. Originally from France, he has lived and worked in Ireland, the US, Germany, the UK and Canada as well as collaborated with companies from all over the world including UserGuiding, Make (formerly Integromat), and others. Thierry has a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs from Le Havre University (France) as well as a Master's degree in Law, Economics, and Management from the Institute of Evolutionary Science of Montpellier (France). Passionate about education and the no-code movement, Thierry has been featured in publications such as UX Collective and The Startup on Medium. A frequent Softr collaborator (freelance-based), he’s also a former startup co-founder and has, among others, co-founded and managed growth at Fairwai.
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