Retool

How to Build an Admin Panel with Retool

Create a powerful admin panel for managing your application's data and users

Intermediate
3-6 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Retool account
Database access
Admin requirements defined

What You Will Build

An admin panel with data tables, user management, and CRUD operations

Key Features

Data tables
CRUD operations
User management
Role-based access
Audit logging

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your admin panel with Retool.

1

Connect your database

Link Retool to your application's database

2

Build data tables

Create views for your main data entities

3

Add CRUD operations

Enable create, read, update, and delete functionality

4

Create user management

Build tools for managing user accounts

5

Set up permissions

Configure who can access what in the admin

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Too much data on one screen
No confirmation for deletions
Missing audit trails

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add bulk operations
Create custom reports
Implement webhooks

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