Nov 10, 2021 11:21 AM
I tried using interface designer and it is a very cool feature. One thing I would suggest to have is a sharing the interface like a view. For example, I would like to share particular interface in read only mode and do not want the user to be able to go and see all contents of the base. Currently, if I give read-only permissions the user can go and see all tables in the base.
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Aug 03, 2022 11:33 AM
In my personal experience, Airtable’s silence on topics means very little other than the fact that Airtable does not want to publicly comment on the issue.
Aug 03, 2022 12:20 PM
Which is an endorsement of the status quo and keeps users in the dark. Not saying anything is “saying” something.
Aug 10, 2022 02:27 PM
Aug 16, 2022 01:00 PM
Is it possible to share Interface with access to base - all in Read-Only?
Aug 16, 2022 01:30 PM
Yes, although read-only users will still be able to see the entire base and they will not be able to create or edit records. You also will not be charged for read-only users.
Aug 16, 2022 01:44 PM
thanks so much. Do I do one by one? i.e. first add as collaborator to base, and then afterwards add as collaborator to itnerface?
Aug 16, 2022 02:00 PM
Adding to one automatically grants access to the other.
Sep 07, 2022 04:10 PM
+1 for this feature.
Like others, I need to report data up to senior stakeholders who will not bother creating or logging into an Airtable account. I’ve wasted time building an interface I am unable to share 😠
Sep 08, 2022 08:12 AM
+1.
Like many others above, I assumed this would be a standard feature and now have an interface that will never be used.
Sep 11, 2022 08:19 PM
Agreed, sharing link for interfaces is imperative.
Sep 14, 2022 06:21 AM
Really need this. Actually, now need to consider not using Airtable unless I find a workaround to collect input from clients.
Oct 10, 2022 04:46 AM
+1 want to share my interface with externals without them seeing the data!
Oct 12, 2022 03:18 PM
This option is now available per the new Connected Apps announcement. That being said, still no info on if you have to pay for collaborators on Interface-Only view
Oct 13, 2022 03:30 AM
@Josh_Brown I have just found this long-awaited feature! Thanks to the community Airtable team finally did it! It seems to be working fine - no access to the base. Now I must check if read-only collaborator costs additionally.
Oct 13, 2022 08:06 AM
Read-only shouldn’t cost more. I will be testing this out soon tho. I did test adding comment collaborators and that does affect billing. Very, unfortunate as this would have made for a perfect customer portal, but not possible with the crazy additional cost for adding seats for customers.
Oct 13, 2022 09:41 AM
I just tested this on my Pro Plan. If you invite a “Read only” collaborator to an Interface there is no additional billing/charges to your account. Per my previous reply, however, if you invite as a “Commenter” or “Editor” it will add the invitee as a paid collaborator to your account :confused:
Oct 13, 2022 10:50 AM
Yep, I’ve tested too. As for commenters/editors, it was expected to be paid. Anyway, free read-only has already been a big deal. At least I do not need to search for an alternative dashboard solution.
Oct 13, 2022 02:57 PM
I can’t see the option of only sharing read-only interface and not base? How does one do this?
Oct 13, 2022 03:47 PM
Is your base part of a Pro or Enterprise workspace? This feature is not available in free and plus workspaces.
Oct 13, 2022 06:29 PM
Hi - yes we have a Pro account.