Master databases

In this section, you will learn how the use of master databases can save time, increase efficiency, and save a lot of headaches when the workspace starts to increase in size or increase in user numbers. This section will be mostly directed toward the philosophy and framework of use, rather than functional features, and gaining an understanding of this Notion terminology alongside the database features will be helpful.

Note

There are nuances that have been laid out in the upcoming sections, but these guidelines can be used for the majority of use cases.

When creating databases in Notion, one of the first questions you will need to answer is whether to create multiple databases for the information you want to store. For example, if you are looking to keep track of tasks, actions, tickets, or issues for yourself or members of the business/team, you could take various approaches.

Some of the common options are to create a database per team member, a database...