QuickBase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Overview

Intuit QuickBase is a cloud-based workspace that allows users to build customizable database applications and web forms to collect and collaborate on information, automate workflows and share reports.

IS&T has recently completed licensing QuickBase as a service for use by the MIT community.

For general QuickBase support, please contact helpdesk@mit.edu.

Questions

Is QuickBase right for my project?

• [What is QuickBase and what can I use it for?]

• [Should I use QuickBase, FileMaker or another platform?]

• [What do I need in order to use QuickBase?]

• [What kind of data does QuickBase support?]

• [Which data should I NOT store in QuickBase?]

Getting Started with QuickBase

• [How can I obtain a QuickBase account?] (***Action item: Lisa)

• [How can I learn how to use Quickbase?]

• [How secure is my data?]

Using QuickBase

• How can I create a QuickBase application from an Excel spreadsheet? (from Intuit's QuickBase Help)

• How can I export my Quickbase data to Excel? (from Intuit's QuickBase Help)

• [How can I use Quickbase's app templates?]

Documentation for Developers

• QuickBase API Guide
• QuickBase HTTP API Calls
• Formula Functions Reference

Getting Help

• QuickBase Knowledge Base
• [How can I get help developing applications in QuickBase?]
• Contact the IS&T Computing Help Desk