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How to Migrate Your Spreadsheets to Airtable
Migrating to Airtable isn't copy-paste — done right, it's a redesign that turns flat spreadsheets into a connected, automated system. Here's how a clean migration works.
The migration steps
Structure first, then move, then automate.
- Model the relationships properly
- Split flat sheets into linked tables
- Import and clean the data
- Add automations and views
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Common mistakes to avoid
Most bad Airtable bases come from skipping the design step.
- One giant flat table
- Duplicated data everywhere
- No automations (still manual)
- No documentation