August 2025 App Builder Qrew Meetup Recap
Hello Qrew,
Thanks to all who were able to attend Tuesday’s App Builders Qrew Meetup. Here’s what we discussed:
Secure Links for External Access
- Matt Burger shared how to create secure links that allow external users to access specific records without needing a Quickbase login. He also covered advanced features like setting access windows with start/end dates and a centralized control panel to reset all links regularly for enhanced security.
Qrew Tip on Secure Links: Always include an expiration or reset mechanism in your access key formula so older links automatically become invalid whenever you update permissions.
Access Keys + Real-Time Bulk Upserts
- Andrew Carbejal-Everts showcased the GetAccessKey() formula that extracts multiple parameters from the URL, maintains them across tables, and enables instant bulk record operations using Table-to-Table Import. To learn more about Andrew’s use case, he wrote a blog to accompany his use case for folks to follow along.
| Tip from Andrew: Use custom buttons and hide native Quickbase navigation in secure-link workflows to ensure the access key stays active as users navigate the app. |
Resources shared during the meetup:
- Secure links FAQ
- FAQ: What you can access with secure links
- Builder Program Link
- QBU: Quick HIIT - Secure Links Video
- QBU: Quick HIITS Secure Links Supplement PDF
- QBU: Common URL Parameters Supplement
- QBU: Quick HIITS Secure Links Presentation
Missed this meeting?
Here’s the recording!
Our next App Builder Qrew Meetup will be on Tuesday September 9th at 12pm EST. Sam Lange, Director of Innovations at ISTA Solutions, will be sharing Dashboard design tips and examples that will make you want to update the dashboard experience for yourself and end-users!
Thank you and have a great afternoon!
