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‎Feb 25, 2025 07:05 AM
Do I need to use the portals add-on if I just want clients to see their interface as read-only (but with password access)?
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‎Feb 25, 2025 07:17 AM
Hey @NeuroAccess!
Unfortunately Airtable will not allow for password protected, read only public interface.
Having said that, you could share password protected read only views -see image below.
I hope this is somehow helpful!
Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation

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‎Feb 25, 2025 07:23 AM
No, you don't need to use portals.
You can just use normal interfaces, as long as your clients sign up for an Airtable account. Read-only access to your interfaces is free.
- ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant

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‎Feb 25, 2025 07:24 AM
If they have Airtable accounts, he can share the interfaces as read-only for them, and even show them their own records too.
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‎Feb 25, 2025 03:04 PM
No, you don’t need the portals add-on. You can use Airtable’s shared view feature to share a read-only version with clients. Just add a password for extra security.
If you need a more customized and secure client portal, I can help set it up for you. Let me know!
