Database Settings
Choose a database and configure its records, fields, toolbar, cards, automations, and integrations.
Workspace Owners and Project Administrators can manage database settings. Organization owners and administrators can manage these settings across the organization.
Open database settings
- Open the workspace Settings.
- Select Databases at the top of the settings menu.
- Choose the database in the Database list.
- Select the settings page to change.
Check the selected database before making changes. Two databases in the same workspace can have different fields, views, record names, and automations.
Database Settings
Workspace settings have two scopes. Select Workspace or Databases at the top of the settings menu. When you select Databases, choose a database in the Database list. The settings apply only to that database.
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Records | Record terminology, record naming, record status, view types, and options |
| Toolbar | Up to three quick filter fields next to Filters |
| Fields | Fields of the database |
| Card Interface | Card size and the fields shown on board cards |
| Automations | Automations of the database |
| Public Views | Read-only public links to the database records |
| Create records from email. Shown only when inbound email is available. | |
| GitHub | GitHub integration |
| Import & Export | Import records into this database and export its records |
| Database Sync | Sync records with an external database |
| Copy | Copy the workspace |
Related guides
- Record Settings explains record terminology.
- Fields explains field types and field management.
- Fields on Front of Cards explains the board card layout.
- Views explains database view types.
- Managing Databases explains database and tab management.
Duplicate detection
Use Duplicate Detection to review possible duplicates when you create records. Its enable switch is currently shared by the whole workspace.