Created By

How to Add

1. Open a table and click Fields in the top bar.
2. Click + Add existing field.
3. Select Created by from the list.
4. Click Save.

Capabilities

• Automatically capture the user who created a record
• Display the creator's name in the table and on the record view
• Use the field in filters and automations to identify who created a record

Use Cases and Examples

Ownership tracking — In a tasks or projects table, use Created By to know who originally opened each item, without relying on manual input.

Audit trail — In sensitive tables like contracts or financial records, Created By provides a basic audit trail showing who initiated each entry.

Keep in Mind

• The field is read-only. No user can change the value after the record is created.
• It records the logged-in user at the time of creation, not who the record is assigned to.
• If a record is created via automation, the value may reflect the automation's context rather than a specific user.

FAQ

1- Can I edit the Created By value after the record is created?

No. The field is set automatically at creation and cannot be changed manually.

2- Does Created By update if the record is edited later?

No. It only reflects who created the record. For tracking who last modified it, use the Updated By field instead.