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QuickBase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Overview
Quick Base is a cloud-based workspace that allows users to build customizable database applications and web forms. QuickBase applications can be used to collect and collaborate on information, automate workflows and share reports.
MIT has an enterprise license for a limited number of Quick Base applications. If your Department, Lab or Center is interested in building a Quick Base application, please contact quickbase-support@mit.edu to discuss.
Questions
Is QuickBase right for my project?
Quick Base is best suited for
- Data that needs to be updated by multiple people, with granular access controls
- Complex data not easily managed and analyzed in spreadsheets
- Applications that require communications via automated emails
Which data can I store in Quick Base?
- While Quick Base can be used to secure some types of sensitive data, HIPAA-protected data or personally identifiable information should NOT be stored in Quick Base. Learn more
What are my options for building a database application at MIT?
- Compare FileMaker, Quick Base and Drupal Cloud
- Also consider: Google Sheets or an Excel spreadsheet shared via Dropbox
Getting Started with QuickBase
- [How do I start building applications in QuickBase?]
- [How can I learn how to use QuickBase?]
- [How secure is the data I store in QuickBase?]
Using QuickBase
- Navigating the QuickBase Application Home Page
- How to Roll Out a QuickBase Application
- Create a QuickBase application from an Excel spreadsheet
- Export my QuickBase data to Excel
- [Using QuickBase's app templates and example modules]
- Create a New Report
- Document Management (managing file attachments)
- Create a Custom Form (Tip: this is an excellent alternative to cgi-emai forms)
- Can I use QuickBase on my mobile device?
- View a relationship diagram for my app
- Create a conditional dropdown menu
Additional Help Documentation
Documentation for Developers
Getting Help
- For general Quick Base support, please contact the IS&T Help Desk.
- QuickBase Knowledge Base
- Contact the IS&T Help Desk
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