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Build a Project Tracker in 2 Minutes

Create a fully functional project tracker with table and board views — no templates needed.

8 steps3 min
1

Create a new database

In the sidebar, click + to create a new page and select Database. Give it a name like 'Project Tracker'. Your database opens instantly with a table view.

Screenshot: Creating a new database
2

Your empty table

You start with a clean table and a Title column. This is your blank canvas — every row will be a task or project item.

Screenshot: Empty database table
3

Add a Status property

Click the + button at the end of the column headers. Name the property 'Status', choose the Select type, and add options like To Do, In Progress, and Done. Each gets its own color.

Screenshot: Adding a Status property
4

Add more properties

Add a few more columns to round out your tracker: Priority (Select), Due Date (Date), and Owner (Text). Click + for each one and pick the right type.

Screenshot: Database with multiple properties
5

Add your first tasks

Click 'New' to add rows. Type a task name, set the status, assign a priority, pick a due date. Each row is a task in your tracker.

Screenshot: Adding rows to the database
6

Fill in the details

Click any cell to edit it. Select dropdowns for Status and Priority, pick dates from the calendar, type in text fields. Your tracker takes shape in seconds.

Screenshot: Filled-in project tracker table
7

Switch to Board view

Click '+ New view' in the view tabs, name it 'Board', and choose Board as the view type. Your tasks instantly appear as cards grouped by Status — a full kanban board.

Screenshot: Kanban board view
8

Your project tracker is ready

Switch between Table and Board views with one click. Drag cards between columns to update status. Filter, sort, and customize each view independently. A complete project tracker — built in under 2 minutes.

Screenshot: Completed project tracker

Ready to try it yourself?

Create your workspace and follow along with this guide.