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The Created By field automatically records who first created each record. Teable generates the value, so it works well for source tracking, workload analysis, and personal views.

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Use Cases

ScenarioGood for
Source trackingSee which member first created a record
Workload statisticsGroup by creator and count how many records each member added
Personal viewsFilter records created by the current user
AccountabilityFind the original source when data looks wrong

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Create and Configure

1

Choose the field type

Click the + icon on the right side of the table header, then choose Created By from the field type list.
2

Name the field

Enter a field name, such as “Submitted by” or “Registered by”.
3

Save the field

After the field is added, it automatically shows the avatar and name of the original creator.

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Common Uses

  • Workload statistics: Group by the Created By field to see how many records each member created.
  • Issue tracing: When data looks wrong, check the Created By field to find the original source.
  • Personal workspace: Set a filter such as Created By is current user.

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Notes

  • Created By records the person who created the record first. Later edits by other members do not change this field.
  • To track who last edited a record, use Last Modified By.
  • For records imported from Excel or CSV, Created By usually records the user who ran the import.
Last modified on May 26, 2026