How to Build a Dashboard with Retool
Create powerful internal dashboards by connecting directly to your databases and APIs with Retool
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.
What You Will Build
An enterprise-grade dashboard with database queries, charts, and admin controls
Key Features
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow these steps to build your with Retool.
Connect your data source
Link Retool to your database, API, or spreadsheet
Write your queries
Create SQL or API queries to fetch your dashboard data
Build the interface
Drag and drop charts, tables, and metric components
Add interactivity
Connect filters and buttons to your queries
Set permissions
Configure user access and sharing settings
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Next Steps
Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.
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