ActionNotionUpdated May 2026

How do I create a Notion database?

Short answer: Drop the "Notion → Create Database" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Parent Page ID parent_page_id	string	Required	The ID of the page that will contain the new database
Database Title title	string	Required	Title for the new database
Properties (JSON) properties	string	Optional	Database property schema as JSON. Defines the columns. A title property is always included automatically.

Sample request

{
  "parent_page_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "title": "e.g. Project Tasks",
  "properties": "{\"Status\": {\"select\": {\"options\": [{\"name\": \"To Do\"}, {\"name\": \"Done\"}]}}, \"Assignee\": {\"rich_text\": {}}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "db-new-id-123",
  "url": "https://www.notion.so/Database-abc123",
  "title": [
    {
      "plain_text": "Project Tasks"
    }
  ],
  "object": "database",
  "properties": {
    "Name": {
      "id": "title",
      "type": "title",
      "title": {}
    },
    "Status": {
      "id": "abc",
      "type": "select",
      "select": {
        "options": [
          {
            "name": "To Do",
            "color": "red"
          },
          {
            "name": "Done",
            "color": "green"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "created_time": "2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Database.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Notion

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Notion

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Database.

What does the Create Database action do in Notion?

Creates a new database as a child of an existing Notion page with the supplied property schema. Used for templated workspace provisioning.

What inputs does Create Database require?

Required: Parent Page ID, Database Title. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Notion returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Database support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Database inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Notion's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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