How to change the primary field in Baserow (in 3 clicks)

Structuring your data is one of the most—if not the most—important things you’ll do in a database.

As your data grows, you might find optimization opportunities for your database. This could come in many forms, such as:

• Consolidating tables
• Removing or modifying fields
• Changing relationships and links between tables

Amidst optimizing your data structure, you might find a field that’s better suited to be the primary field.

Though it’s still possible to change primary fields by copying and pasting, changing field types, and finally rearranging fields, it’s now easier than ever to change the primary fields.

How to change the primary field in Baserow (in 3 clicks)

1. Go to the primary field in your table and click on the field options.
2. Select Change primary field.
3. Choose the new primary field from the dropdown list of options.
4. Click Change.

Here’s a 9-second video tutorial:

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