What edit links are
An edit link is a form URL that includes a specific Airtable record ID. When someone opens it, the form loads pre-filled with that record’s data. On submit, the record is updated. Each record in your Airtable table has its own unique edit link.Getting edit links from the share popover
The fastest way to get edit links is from the share popover in the form editor:Find the 'Record edit links' section
Below the form link, you’ll see a Record edit links section with a searchable list of your Airtable records.
Generating edit links in bulk with Airtable formulas
For large tables, use an Airtable formula field to generate edit links for every record automatically. The share popover shows you the ready-to-use formula:- Sending the formula field value in an Airtable automation email
- Displaying the link in a Airtable view for your team
- Passing the link through your CRM or email tool
Sending edit links via email
Combine the formula approach with Airtable automations to email each respondent their own edit link. Use Airtable’s built-in email automation to send the formula field value to the respondent’s email address when a trigger condition is met.Edit link format
{formId}: found in the share popover or in your browser’s address bar when the form is open{recordId}: the Airtable record ID (starts withrec)
Common questions
Can I customize the edit link URL?
Can I customize the edit link URL?
Edit links follow a fixed format. You cannot change the URL structure, but you can use a URL shortener or redirect from your own domain.
Is there a way to require authentication before an edit link works?
Is there a way to require authentication before an edit link works?
Yes. Add a Login page to your form. Even with an edit link, the respondent must authenticate before the form loads. The Login page’s lookup mode uses the record ID in the URL to pre-load the matching record after authentication.
How many records appear in the share popover's record list?
How many records appear in the share popover's record list?
Do edit links expire?
Do edit links expire?
Edit links themselves do not expire. They work as long as the record exists in Airtable and the form is active. If you want time-limited access, add a close date to the form.