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title: "Table aliases"
slug: "table-aliases"
updated: 2026-05-01T13:42:33Z
published: 2026-05-01T13:42:33Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/table-aliases"
---

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# Table aliases

Each table in an app has an alias that serves as a unique identifier. Use table aliases in formulas or API calls and other URLs to reference tables.

## Find table aliases

1. Open the table settings, then select **Advanced settings**.
2. Select **Advanced Table Settings** to expand the section.

The table alias appears in all capital letters at the bottom of the section.

> [!NOTE]
> Note: You can't change the name of a table alias.

![simplified representation of the options in advanced table settings highlighting the table alias _DBID_CLIENT at the end](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/29944788670100.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T04%3A55%3A04Z&se=2026-10-15T05%3A55%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rloBHOI1nNaxobxbxiyL3uJlV5gwQ7coQtRRfwsO20Y%3D)

## Reference table aliases

### Formulas

Surround the alias in brackets, for example `[_DBID_PROJECTS]`, to reference it in a formula.

### APIs and URLs

Surround the alias with parentheses, for example `(_DBID_PROJECTS)`, to reference it in URLs, like API calls or navigation URLs.

#### URLs for navigation

Because of updates to Quickbase URL pattern, there are two ways to construct navigation URLs that use table aliases:

- Legacy: `example.quickbase.com/db/{appDBID}/({tableAlias})?a={action}`
- Updated: `example.quickbase.com/nav/app/{appDBID}/table/({tableAlias})?a={action}`

While the legacy pattern will continue to be supported, we recommend using the updated pattern. The updated pattern follows best practices for modern websites and provides a content hierarchy for easy learning. Learn more about [Quickbase's URL updates](/v1/docs/url-changes-in-new-navigation).