# Airtable

Airtable is a flexible database platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the power of a relational database. With Coupler.io, you can automatically import your Airtable data into Google Sheets for custom analysis, reporting, and visualization.

## Why connect Airtable to Coupler.io?

* **Automate your workflows** — Schedule automatic data refreshes so your Google Sheets stay in sync with your Airtable base without manual copying.
* **Enhanced reporting** — Combine Airtable data with other sources in Google Sheets for comprehensive analysis and dashboards.
* **No data loss** — Use shareable links to import data securely without exposing your entire base.
* **Support for password-protected views** — Import from restricted Airtable views by providing the view password.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, you'll need:

* An active Airtable account with at least one base and view
* Access to Google Sheets (Coupler.io works as a Google Sheets add-on)
* A shareable link to the Airtable view you want to import

## Quick start

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The fastest way to get started: open the Airtable view you want to export, create a shareable grid view link, and paste it into Coupler.io during setup.
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## How to connect

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**Create a new data flow** and select Airtable as your data source.
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**Generate a shareable link from your Airtable view.** Open the Airtable base and navigate to the view you want to export. Click the **Share view** button, select **Create a shareable grid view link**, and copy the URL.
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**Paste the link into Coupler.io.** In the data flow setup, paste your Airtable shareable link into the Shared URL field.
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**Setup destination**. Select where you want your Airtable data to land.
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**Run your first data flow.** Click **Run** to verify the connection works.
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## What gets imported?

Coupler.io imports all visible columns and rows from your Airtable view, including:

* Text and number fields
* Dates and times (adjusted to your Google Sheet's timezone)
* Multi-select and linked record fields (separated by your chosen delimiter)
* Formula fields (as their calculated values)
* Checkboxes and other field types

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**Note**: The import is read-only. Changes to your Google Sheet won't affect your Airtable base.
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