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Retool Database
Connect to Retool's built-in PostgreSQL database to quickly build data-driven apps without infrastructure setup. Store and manage app data with the reliability of Postgres and the simplicity of a spreadsheet interface. Perfect for teams that need a ready-to-use database solution for their internal tools.
FAQs
Get answers to common Retool Database questions
Retool Database is a managed PostgreSQL database built directly into the Retool platform. Teams can create tables, store data, and build apps on top of it without configuring an external database or managing infrastructure.
Yes. Retool Database is designed to serve as a lightweight backend for internal tools, prototypes, and operational workflowsâenabling teams to store and retrieve data without connecting to an external system.
Retool Database inherits Retool's role-based access control model. Admins can control which users and apps can read, write, or modify specific tables, ensuring data access is appropriately restricted.
Retool Database is designed for internal tooling workloads. For high-volume, transactional, or enterprise-scale requirements, teams can connect Retool to their own external PostgreSQL database or data warehouse.
Yes. Retool automatically creates separate Retool Database instances per environment, allowing teams to safely test schema and data changes in development before promoting them to production.
Yes. Teams can import data into Retool Database via CSV upload or by writing data programmatically from Retool Workflows, making it easy to seed or migrate data into the platform.
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