How To Find Notion Database Id

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If you have been utilizing Notion for a period of time, and you desire to further explore its features, you may have questioned how to locate the ID of the database in Notion. Fortunately, I am here to assist you with this process!

First, let’s talk a bit about what the Notion database ID is. Every Notion database has a unique ID assigned to it, which can be used to reference and interact with the database programmatically. This is especially useful if you’re working with the Notion API or trying to automate certain tasks.

Method 1: Inspect Element

A simple way to find the database ID is by inspecting the web page using your browser’s developer tools. Here’s how:

  1. Open Notion in your browser and navigate to the database you want to find the ID for.
  2. Right-click on the page and select “Inspect” or press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac) to open the developer tools.
  3. In the developer tools panel, look for the HTML element that represents the database. It should have a data-block-id attribute that contains the database ID.
  4. Copy the database ID and use it in your code or wherever you need it.

Keep in mind that this method relies on the HTML structure of the Notion web page, so it may not work if Notion updates their website layout or if you’re using a third-party Notion client.

Method 2: Notion API

If you’re comfortable with programming, you can also use the Notion API to programmatically retrieve the database ID. Here’s a brief overview of how to do it:

  1. Set up the Notion API in your development environment.
  2. Authenticate your application with the API using the appropriate credentials.
  3. Make a request to the Notion API to get a list of databases.
  4. Find the database you’re interested in and extract its ID from the API response.

This method provides a more reliable and future-proof way to get the database ID, especially if you’re working on a project that heavily relies on the Notion API.

Conclusion

So there you have it – two methods to find the Notion database ID. Whether you prefer the manual inspection method or the programmatic approach with the Notion API, you now have the knowledge to retrieve the database ID and take your Notion usage to the next level.