# Binding the KendoReact Grid to Remote Data

You can bind the Grid to remote data and display the data in tabular form.

The following example demonstrates how to bind the [`data`](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/grid/api/gridprops#data) property to data, received from a remote endpoint.

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/grid/binding-to-remote-data/func/source.txt)

# Indicating Ongoing Data Operations

Loading indicators inform the user that data is being fetched.

You can show a loading indicator by:

* Utilizing the built-in Grid [Loading indicator](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/grid/interactivity/loading-indicator)
* Creating a custom Loader component
* Using the [`KendoReact Loader`](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/indicators/loader) component

The following example demonstrates how to integrate a custom Loader component with the Grid.

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/grid/binding-to-remote-data-loader/func/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

* [Data Query Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/dataquery)
* [API Reference of the Grid](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/grid/api/gridprops)
* [API Reference of the GridToolbar](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/grid/api/gridtoolbar)
* [API Index of the Grid](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui-develop/components/grid/api)