Hi there,
I’m looking to connect Airtable and Zapier. Zapier’s current documentation suggests using an API key, but Airtable is phasing out API keys this year and replacing them with personal access tokens. Is there a way to use the Airtable personal access token with Airtable?
Hi
Welcome to the Community! Thanks for your interest in Zapier.
Right now, you’ll still need your API key so you can connect your Airtable account with Zapier.
You can refer to this article: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8495995404173-How-to-Get-Started-with-Airtable-on-Zapier.
Hi
Good question and valid concern.
I expect Zapier to update the Airtable app authentication method to support/transition to PATs closers to the switchover date.
In the meantime, you can use PATs with the Airtable API in Webhook or Code steps.
But will Zapier really update the authentication method? I can't find it anywhere, that they are planning to do so.
It's quite a risk if they don't deliver, and data stops flowing 
Airtable is one of the top Zap apps, so I’m guessing Zapier will address it in due time.
Also, a workaround is to use a Webhook or Code step.
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