Reference fields

Support for reference fields (i.e. linked records) out-of-the-box

What are reference fields?

When setting up a database, it's incredibly powerful to relate data across tables. Fields that enable these cross-table relations are typically called foreign keys. In the no-code world, each app has coined its own term for this:

• Airtable = linked record fields

• HubSpot = association fields

• Notion = relation fields

• Webflow = reference fields

Example of Airtable linked record fields

How to sync reference fields with Whalesync

A tutorial on how to sync reference fields (aka foreign keys) in Whalesync

Things to Keep in Mind

You must map compatible reference fields

For example Airtable linked record fields must be mapped to Webflow reference fields

One of Whalesync's most popular features is the ability to sync reference fields out of the box. This means you can easily sync Airtable linked record fields with Webflow reference fields ✨.

When syncing reference fields you must also sync the table that is being referenced

Let's look at a Webflow example. Imagine you have a Blog Posts collection with a multi-reference field to an Authors collection.

In order for that Authors field to sync, you must make sure to map the Authors table in Whalesync as well.