How to Generate Update Links for Existing Records

To generate update links for existing records, you add a field that produces the link automatically. Whoever opens it updates the record that already exists rather than creating a duplicate.

Why duplicate records pile up

Most forms create. When you need someone to correct or complete an existing record, a creation form produces a second copy of the same thing.

Two supplier records where there should be one
Corrections submitted as new entries nobody merges
Manual reconciliation to work out which version is current
Data quality degrading with every round of follow-up

Update form versus update link

Option	What it offers
Update form	A ready-made profile with a fixed structure
Update link field	Any form you have built, with your own styling and conditionals
Formulas and automations	The previous approach, requiring manual construction

How to configure it in Jestor

Add the update link field to the table in Jestor.
Choose where the form comes from — an app, the table's form, or a public form.
Select the specific app if the form lives inside one.
Decide whether the field copies the link or opens it directly.
Customize the button with an icon and a colour to match the app.

Why choose Jestor for record updates?

Before this field existed, update links had to be assembled with formulas and automations. Jestor now generates them from a field, which removes both the setup work and the risk of the construction breaking.

Because any form can be used, the update experience keeps your branding, conditional logic, and layout rather than falling back to a generic template.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the link create a new record?

No, it updates the existing one.

Can I use my own custom form?

Yes, including its styling and conditionals. See jestor.com.

Can the link be shared externally?

Yes, including via a public form.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

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