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New to Zite Database? Start with the overview, or find an answer below.

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Getting started

Both organize information in rows and columns. A database also connects related tables and supplies the data your apps, forms, and workflows use. For example, link projects to customers instead of retyping customer details in every row.
No. Every new workspace includes a database, and multiple apps in that workspace can use its tables. Create a database when you’re setting up a new business system.
Yes. You can create tables, add fields, and edit records directly in Database. Use the Database Agent when you want help with setup, analysis, or updates.
When your database has eight or more tables, select the table count at the start of the table tabs and search by name. You can also use workspace search: Command + K on Mac or Ctrl + K on Windows.
Zite has no iPhone or Android app. Open your database in your phone’s web browser. On a phone, tap Database at the top to move around Zite. Your tables show as tabs you can swipe through, with + to add a table and ⋯ for table options. Views, sort, hide fields and filter are still there as icons above your data. For bigger changes, a computer is easier.

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Records, fields, and views

It’s the field Zite uses to identify a record in places such as linked-record selections. Use a recognizable value, like a customer name or project reference. See Manage fields.
Check the selected table and view, then review active filters. A filter can hide a record without deleting it. Sorting changes the order, rather than removing records. Use Refresh data if you expect a recent change to appear.
No. Views display the same underlying records. Editing or deleting a record in one view affects that record elsewhere, including connected apps. Use a duplicate for separate test data; a filtered view isn’t a testing environment.
Check Manage backups in the database. Available backups and retention depend on your plan. Review what a restore will replace before confirming. See Backup and restore.

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Importing data

No. Importing a CSV into an existing table adds new records using your field mapping. It doesn’t match and update existing records, so importing the same file twice can create duplicates. See Import data.
Yes. In Database, select + → More sources… and pick the app, or select Import data → Other apps on an empty database. Say what to bring in, then select Start import. The workspace chat connects the app, creates matching tables, and copies the records. See Import from another app.
An import creates a copy in Zite, including imports from other apps. It doesn’t create continuous synchronization. If you need to keep using data in another tool, review its integration rather than assuming an import will stay updated.
Review the import preview. Some fields may change behavior, become fixed values, or be skipped. Test linked records and calculations after import, and rebuild the business processes you need as Zite workflows. See Migrate from Airtable.
Check the import’s progress and completion summary for errors, skipped items, or limits. Use Resume import if offered. Check the partial result before starting another import, so you don’t accidentally create a second copy.

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AI and automation

  • Database Agent: Ask for a task or analysis in chat.
  • AI fields: Generate a value for a record, such as a summary or category.
  • Workflows: Carry out a business process, such as saving a request and sending a confirmation.
See Database Agent, AI fields, and Workflows.
No. Approval behavior depends on the action, selected mode, and workspace settings. Check your mode, review approval requests, and inspect the results. Learn about Agent Modes.
Yes. Name the table and ask for totals only. For example: “How many records are in Deals? Include all records, ignore view filters, and don’t list individual records.” Check that the answer covers the scope you requested.
Yes, through Zite MCP. Review the access you approve when connecting. Data access and app-building access have different plan requirements.

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Access and limits

Give teammates workspace editing access when they need to manage tables and records. App users can have access to an app without being workspace editors. See Managing users.
Your allowance depends on your plan. Check Billing & Usage for current usage and limits. Attachment storage and the maximum size of an individual file are separate limits.
Clearing a file from an attachment cell does not remove it from storage. Delete the whole record and remove any named backups that include it. See Delete uploaded files.
Yes. Open a table’s ⋯ menu and choose Export to CSV. See Export data for the available export options.
Need help with your database? Contact support@zite.com.
Last modified on October 24, 2026