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CSVbox sends imported spreadsheet data directly into Softr Databases, enabling no-code workflows such as internal tools, portals, directories, and dashboards powered by Softr. With this destination, every successful CSV import inserts rows into a selected Softr table.

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When to use Softr as a destination

Use the Softr destination when you want to:
  • Import CSV / Excel data into Softr databases
  • Power Softr apps with bulk uploads
  • Allow non-technical users to upload structured data
  • Replace manual Softr data entry with a guided importer

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Configure the Softr destination in CSVbox

Follow the steps below to configure Softr as your data destination.
1

Select Softr as the destination

Go to Sheet Settings → Destination, click Select Destination, and choose Softr from the list.
2

Enter your Softr credentials

Fill in the following required fields:
  • API Key: your Softr API Key, used to authenticate requests from CSVbox to Softr.
  • Database ID: the ID of the Softr database where data should be inserted. This identifies the parent database inside Softr.
  • Table ID: the specific table inside the database that receives the data. Each imported row becomes a new record in this table.
To get the Database ID and Table ID from Softr:
  1. Log in to Softr.
  2. Go to Data → Databases.
  3. Click the database you want.
  4. Click the table inside that database.
  5. Look at the browser URL.
You’ll see something like https://studio.softr.io/databases/ecc84771-ca85-48f2-abc3?table=ajZqlE5O9KOy1. Extract the IDs:
  • Database ID: ecc84771-ca85-48f2-abc3
  • Table ID: ajZqlE5O9KOy1
3

Test the connection

Click Test Connection to verify:
  • API key validity
  • Access to the specified database
  • Access to the selected table
A successful test confirms CSVbox can write data to Softr.
4

Map columns

Click Map Columns to:
  • Map CSV / Excel columns to Softr table fields
  • Ensure field types are compatible
  • Control which columns are sent to Softr
Column mapping is mandatory before running an import.
5

Save the configuration

Click Save to persist the Softr destination settings. Your importer is now ready to send data directly into Softr.

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How data is sent to Softr

  • Each successfully imported row becomes one record in the selected Softr table.
  • Data is sent after validation and after transforms.

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Troubleshooting

Connection test fails
  • Verify API key permissions.
  • Double-check the Database ID and Table ID.
  • Ensure the table exists and is accessible.
Columns not appearing
  • Revisit Map Columns.
  • Ensure Softr field names and types match the incoming data.

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Notes & limitations

  • The Softr destination currently supports row inserts.
  • Large imports may take longer depending on Softr API limits.