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How to Connect RestCountries to Airtable

Learn how to import and sync data from RestCountries into Airtable without writing code. Supports automated pagination, field auto-type inference, deduplicated upserts, and scheduled syncs.

Prerequisites

  • An active RestCountries account.
  • Credentials / API Key: None.
  • DataSyncly installed in your Airtable Base.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Connect & Authenticate

  1. Open the DataSyncly extension in your Airtable Base.
  2. Search for RestCountries and select your preset.
  3. Provide your None and click Test Connection.

2. Field Auto-Type Inference

  • DataSyncly inspects incoming sample records and automatically detects Airtable field types (Dates, Numbers, URLs, Attachments, Checkboxes).
  • Adjust or confirm mapped columns.

3. Pagination & Upsert Configuration

  • Pagination: Handled automatically via none.
  • Write Mode: Choose Upsert (Update & Insert).
  • Unique Key: Set to cca3 to prevent duplicate entries and keep records updated.

4. Run & Schedule

  • Click Run Sync to import records.
  • Optionally toggle Automated Background Sync (e.g. Every 15 mins) or copy the unique Webhook URL.