How to create an interactive map with Airtable data

For the last month, we have been quietly working on something big - our second major integration - Airtable! Previously, to import and update data, you only had 2 options: copy & paste from spreadsheet or link it to a Google Sheets file. Now, you can also import and update map data by simply linking it to one of your Airtable records!

In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how to create an on-brand interactive map from your Airtable records, with no code.

Build a custom interactive map with your Airtable without any coding

1. Create a No Code Map App account

2. Create a new map and choose a map template

3. Under "Import Data", select Airtable.

4. Enter your Airtable token and API, and set up automatic data sync

5. Select the data fields you want to import, and click on "Map My Data"

6. Customise the map to match your branding

How to enter your Airtable details

1. Click on the "Import Data" button and select the Airtable option

2. Enter your Airtable token and URL (see below on how to get generate your Token)

3. Select how often you want to sync your data. All future update will be automatically sync'd.

4. Click on the "Import my data" button

5. Select the data fields you want to import (choose up to 50), and click on "Map My Data"

   
   

How to generate your Airtable token

Airtable has deprecated usage of API Keys since Feb 2024. New integrations shall use Personal Access Tokens going forward and it's 100% compatible with us.

You need to create a new Personal Access Token instead (above the "Developer Key" item in the menu) . The new token has a format of "patXXXXX" and is much longer than the old keys. When it asks you to set permission scopes, can you set the scope to: 

How to update your data

Once you have connected your Airtable data, there are two ways you can update your date:

1. Automatically

You can set up automatic data sync so all future update you make will sync automatically. All you need to do is choose the frequency as shown above.

2. Manually

Simply click on and click on "Sync the latest data".

How to change your Airtable link

If you want to change the Airtable link, simply click on the "Remove sync data" button then you will be able to add in a new URL.

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