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How to Find the Record ID in Airtable

Updated on:
April 6, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to find the Record ID in your Airtable bases.

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It is very easy to find the Record ID in Airtable using a formula. Here’s a short tutorial on how to do it:

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  1. Inside your Airtable base, click 'Add Field' to get started.
  2. Select 'Formula' from the list of options.
  3. After that, come up with a unique field name and enter it into the provided input field.
  4. Subsequently, enter the "RECORD_ID()" formula into the entry box under the Formula tab.
  5. Once done, click 'Create Field' to proceed.
  6. Finally, the record ID of your Airtable fields will be generated for viewing.

📌 Why this matters

Record IDs let you create unique references for automations, API integrations, and cross-base lookups that won't break if someone renames a field or reorders records. While primary fields might seem sufficient for identification, they can change over time, causing connected systems to lose track of your data.

Record IDs remain constant throughout a record's lifetime, making them essential for reliable data syncing with external tools, building robust Zapier workflows, and maintaining data integrity when collaborating with team members who might modify your base structure.

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