Airtable is more than just a dynamic spreadsheet or space to house projects and tasks. The spaces where you house your work are known as "Bases" which serve as relational databases, connecting your data across multiple tables into one cohesive whole. By the end of this Cubetorial, you will be able to:

• Create a base from scratch
• Create a base using a template
• Import data into a new base

Create a base from scratch

Navigate to the Bases page on your top toolbar
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To create a base from scratch, click Add a base and select Start from scratch in the drop-down that appears.
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Set the following items in the pop-up that appears:

• Give your base a name
• Set a color and icon
• Write a brief base description
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Create a base using a template

To create a base from scratch, click Add a base and select Start with a template in the drop-down that appears.
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The Templates page will open and you can choose from a variety of base templates. We recommend filtering by category to pinpoint the specific type of data you'll need to house, manage, and track based on your use case.

Select the template you want to use to read an in-depth description and review the contents of the template. Scroll down on the template description page to see a live preview of the base embedded on the page.

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Once you review and confirm, return to the top of the page and click Use template.

The new base will open with pre-populated data. Most templates come with a brief video walkthrough when generated. Click the video to see a video demo with instructions on how to get started with your base.

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Create a base using imported data

To create a base from scratch, click Add a base and select Import data in the drop-down that appears.

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Next, select an import method from the list of options screen.

While some options show other tools like Monday.com or Asana, Airtable will only prompt you to import a CSV file that you exported from another tool. In other words, importing data from another work management tool can be achieved by selecting the CSV file option since clicking on the name of the tool will prompt you for a CSV anyway.

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For this example, we will be importing a CSV file for a project initially built using Asana.

Select CSV file and upload the file from your computer, a link, or using your preferred cloud-storage service like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Box. Click Upload.
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A preview window will appear for you to customize the fields used in your table before finalizing the import. Click on each column header to change the field type as needed. Once complete, click Import.

The system will generate your new base with the title of the file used in the upload and the first tab labeled "Imported table".
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Your base is all set and ready for more

Nice work on creating your first base in Airtable! Now it's time to add a project, process, workflow, or track information with your new base. Browse more Cubetorials below to learn more about Airtable and other tools.