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Admin: Database

Use Admin > Database to review data stored by your app.

Not every Genie app needs a database. A simple public website may not store records. Apps with user accounts, bookings, saved messages, orders, profiles, or dashboards may use database tables.

What You Can See​

The Database section may include:

  • Tables
  • Logs
  • Security Audit
  • Advanced

Tables​

Tables are organized collections of app data.

Examples:

  • users
  • bookings
  • orders
  • messages
  • products
  • profiles
  • appointments

In the Tables tab, you can select a table and review rows of data.

Rows and Columns​

A table has:

  • Columns: the types of information stored, such as email, name, status, or date.
  • Rows: individual records, such as one booking or one customer profile.

You do not need to edit database records unless you understand the effect. When in doubt, ask support or ask Genie to help.

Refresh Data​

Use Refresh when you expect new records but do not see them yet.

Examples:

  • a user just signed up
  • a booking was created
  • a form or checkout action created a record
  • you published and tested a new app flow

Logs​

The Logs tab shows recent database activity.

Use logs to understand whether actions completed successfully or failed.

Advanced​

The Advanced tab is for deeper database details. Nontechnical users usually do not need this tab unless support asks for it.

When to Use Database​

Use Database when:

  • checking whether signups were saved
  • confirming bookings or orders exist
  • reviewing app records
  • troubleshooting missing data
  • confirming a generated app feature is storing information

Be Careful With Manual Changes​

Changing database data can affect how the app works.

Before editing or adding records manually:

  • make sure you know what the record controls
  • avoid changing IDs or system fields
  • test after making changes
  • ask support if the data affects payments, accounts, or customer records

Troubleshooting​

I Do Not See Any Tables​

Your app may not use a database yet, or the app may need to be published and initialized first.

I Submitted a Form but Do Not See It Here​

Form submissions are usually reviewed in Admin > Forms > Submissions, not always in the Database section.

I Ran a Test but No Data Appeared​

Try refreshing the table. If the app needs publishing for that feature, publish and test again.

I Am Unsure What a Table Means​

Use the table name and column names as clues. If it is still unclear, ask Genie to explain the app's data structure in plain language.