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Getting Started with Donotname

Donotname is a collaborative database platform that lets your team organize, track, and automate work using structured data. Think of it as a spreadsheet with the power of a database and the flexibility of custom workflows.

Core Concepts

Spaces

A Space is the top-level container for your organization. Each space has its own set of members, permissions, and bases. You might have one space per company, department, or client.

To create a space, click the + button in the left sidebar and choose "New Space." Give it a name and invite your team members.

Bases

A Base is a collection of related tables — similar to a database or a workbook in a spreadsheet. For example, you might create a base called "Sales CRM" that contains tables for Contacts, Companies, Deals, and Activities.

To create a base:

  1. Navigate to your space
  2. Click "New Base"
  3. Name your base and optionally choose an icon

Tables

A Table stores your actual data as rows (records) and columns (fields). Each table has a schema defined by its fields.

Built-in field types include:

  • Single Line Text — short text values
  • Long Text — multi-line text with rich formatting
  • Number — integers or decimals
  • Single Select — pick one option from a predefined list
  • Multiple Select — pick multiple options
  • Date — dates with optional time
  • Checkbox — true/false toggle
  • Link — relationships between records in different tables
  • Formula — computed values using expressions
  • Attachment — uploaded files and images
  • Email, Phone, URL — validated contact fields
  • Rating — star ratings
  • Auto Number — automatically incrementing IDs
  • Created Time / Last Modified Time — automatic timestamps
  • Created By / Last Modified By — automatic user tracking

To add a field, click the + icon at the end of the column headers in grid view and choose the field type.

Records

Grid view with records

A Record is a single row in a table — one entry in your dataset. Click any row to open the record detail view, where you can see and edit all fields in a form-like layout.

You can create records by:

  • Clicking the + button at the bottom of the grid
  • Using the record creation form
  • Importing from CSV
  • Via the API or automations

Views

Every table can have multiple views — different ways to look at the same data. Changing a view does not change the underlying data. See the Views guide for details.

Available view types: Grid, Kanban, Calendar, Gallery, and Form.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl/Cmd + N — New record
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N — New table
  • Tab / Shift+Tab — Move between cells in grid view
  • Enter — Edit cell / open record
  • Escape — Close editor / cancel
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Z — Undo
  • Ctrl/Cmd + C / V — Copy / paste cell values

Next Steps