> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fillout.com/help/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create new linked records in an Airtable form

> Let respondents create new Airtable records from a record picker in your Fillout form by filling out a child form. The new record will be automatically selected.

## Video tutorial

Below is a tutorial video on how to create new [Airtable records](https://www.airtable.com/guides/build/connect-data-with-linked-records) from a linked record picker in Fillout.

<iframe class="notion-asset-object-fit" src="https://www.loom.com/embed/5000bc8b87c74acca5fe5cd96fecf3e4" title="iframe video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen loading="lazy" scrolling="auto" width="100%" height="420" />

## Create new linked records

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a record picker">
    Add a `Record picker` field directly from Fillout and map it to the corresponding Airtable field.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/OgGU30uslAjV4FPe/images/Screenshot2025-11-10at2.50.31PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgGU30uslAjV4FPe&q=85&s=76320c0671ae89480147445f7a29685d" alt="Screenshot 2025-11-10 at 2.50.31 PM.png" title="Screenshot 2025-11-10 at 2.50.31 PM.png" style={{ width:"38%" }} width="502" height="350" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-11-10at2.50.31PM.png" />

    Alternatively, connect to Airtable first so your `Link to another record` field there automatically appears in Fillout. No manual mapping needed.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/OgGU30uslAjV4FPe/images/Screenshot2025-11-10at2.49.39PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgGU30uslAjV4FPe&q=85&s=c50eb25750617e41f830642f221e67f3" alt="Screenshot 2025-11-10 at 2.49.39 PM.png" title="Screenshot 2025-11-10 at 2.49.39 PM.png" style={{ width:"39%" }} width="502" height="394" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-11-10at2.49.39PM.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable record creation">
    Click the field's <Icon icon="gear-complex" iconType="solid" /> to enable `Can create new records?`.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/OgGU30uslAjV4FPe/images/Screenshot2025-11-10at3.21.07PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgGU30uslAjV4FPe&q=85&s=a7017622f79a83e98d4ca1642d376e33" alt="Screenshot 2025-11-10 at 3.21.07 PM.png" width="2589" height="1440" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-11-10at3.21.07PM.png" />

    In the right-hand panel, you can also:

    * **Edit record creation form** - modify the subform used for creating new records
    * **Only show new records** - let respondents create new records, but not select existing records
    * **Pass information to subform** - specify fields or info from your main form to the subform
    * **Change button labels** - edit the default label for the Add and Change buttons

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/HB9Uk6d_ad-ZD-zR/images/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-7.55.16-PM-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HB9Uk6d_ad-ZD-zR&q=85&s=47a2822c7d4a6d5900719cdafbd6a9d8" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 17 At 7 55 16 PM" width="1923" height="412" data-path="images/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-7.55.16-PM-1.png" />

    <Warning>
      You have to register URL parameters in your subform first. Check out [this short guide](https://www.fillout.com/help/url-parameters#how-to-add-a-url-parameter-or-hidden-field).
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish and share">
    When everything's set, click `Publish` to make the changes reflect.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Airtable specific guides

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Update Airtable records" color="#FFC738" icon="arrow-rotate-right" iconType="regular" href="/airtable-update-form">
    Edit existing records and pre-fill fields.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Update linked records" color="#FFC738" icon="file-plus-minus" iconType="regular" href="/linked-record-update">
    Let respondents update linked records.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Working with linked record pickers" color="#FFC738" icon="folder-medical" iconType="regular" href="/record-pickers">
    Set pre-fills, reference fields, and more.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
