Setting up the Airtable integration in Fostr is straightforward, but like any workspace-to-workspace connection, there are best practices to follow, settings to consider, and common blockers to avoid. This section contains frequently asked questions about configuration and issue resolution.

Common Reasons Data Does Not Appear in Fostr

If Airtable data is not showing up in Fostr after a sync, several configuration or system-level issues may be the cause. The most common reasons include:

• Invalid credentials such as an incorrect API key, Base ID, or Table ID.
• Target table misconfiguration, for example missing fields or an unexpected record count.
• Permission or rate limit issues on the Airtable side preventing successful queries.
• Unmapped changes where newly added Airtable columns are not explicitly linked. Fostr’s sync logic requires fields to be mapped in advance.

When troubleshooting, the first step should be to confirm the credentials and base/table identifiers, then verify that permissions and field mappings align with the intended schema.

Schema Changes and Sync Reliability

Schema changes made inside Airtable can directly affect integration stability.

• Renamed fields: break existing mappings unless updated in the Fostr connector configuration.
• Deleted fields: remove references permanently, causing gaps or errors in downstream Recordsets.

For stability, it is recommended to document and plan schema changes before deployment into production bases, and then quickly remap connectors in Fostr.

Testing Integration Health

The easiest and most reliable way to validate integration health is with a direct test inside Airtable.

• Manually update an existing field value or create a new record within Airtable.
• Wait for the expected sync cycle, then check the linked Recordset inside Fostr.
• If changes are not visible, review sync logs, credential validity, and current API rate limits to identify errors.

Regular spot‑checks like these help confirm that the integration is active and operating as expected.