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---
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title: 'Base overview'
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description: 'This article explains the concept of bases in NocoDB.'
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tags: ['Bases', 'Overview', 'Dashboard']
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keywords: ['NocoDB base', 'base overview', 'base dashboard', 'base collaboration', 'base actions', 'delete base', 'base management', 'base administration', 'base settings', 'base organization']
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---
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In NocoDB, bases are the foundational elements that encompass tables, views, forms, and webhooks,
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providing a structured framework for data organization and collaborative work.
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It's essential to understand that each base is inherently tied to a specific workspace and cannot be transferred between
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different workspaces. The creator of a base is designated as the 'base owner,' and this ownership status is
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non-transferable, conferring exclusive authority over the base, including the ability to delete it.
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Bases also come with their unique set of members and access permissions, which take precedence over any permissions set at the workspace level.
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This fine-grained control allows for tailored collaboration and data management within each base.
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Importantly, there are no restrictions on the number of members you can invite to a base, fostering open teamwork.
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Similarly, you have the freedom to create as many tables as needed within a single base,
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offering the scalability required to accommodate diverse datasets and projects.
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## Base Dashboard
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The Base Dashboard serves as the primary landing page for a base, offering users a concise summary of its contents and functionality.
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This central hub provides users with swift access to essential features such as base settings and collaboration tools.
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To access the Base Dashboard, simply click on the base name located in the left sidebar.
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The Base Dashboard is organized into three key sections, each serving a distinct purpose:
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1. **Table List**: This section provides a comprehensive list of all tables within the base,
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including those sourced from external data repositories. Users can conveniently access a specific table by clicking
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on its name. Tables originating from external sources are clearly highlighted in the list for easy identification.
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2. **Base Members**: In this section, users can view a roster of members associated with the base, along with their
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respective permission levels. It's worth noting that members who are part of the workspace automatically inherit
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access permissions at the base level. However, the base owner retains the ability to adjust these permissions,
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either increasing or decreasing them. Further details on collaboration management can be found in the dedicated
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[Base Collaborations](base-collaboration) section.
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3. **Data Sources**: NocoDB offers the functionality to connect with external data sources and seamlessly
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integrate them as native tables. This section provides a listing of connected data sources, setting the stage
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for additional details on this feature, which will be covered in the forthcoming [Data Sources](/data-sources/data-source-overview) section.
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This feature empowers users to work with external data as effortlessly as with in-house data tables, enhancing the versatility
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and scope of data management within the base.
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## Related articles
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- [Base overview](/bases/base-overview)
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- [Create an empty base](/bases/create-base)
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- [Import base from Airtable](/bases/import-base-from-airtable)
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- [Invite team members to work on a base](/bases/base-collaboration)
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- [Share base publicly](/bases/share-base)
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- [Rename base](/bases/actions-on-base#rename-base)
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- [Duplicate base](/bases/actions-on-base#duplicate-base)
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- [Bookmark base](/bases/actions-on-base#star-base)
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- [Delete base](/bases/actions-on-base#delete-base)
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