Getting Started with Telerik WebForms RadGrid

Updated on Oct 7, 2026

Use this guide to set up Telerik WebForms RadGrid, bind data, configure common features, and find related task-based articles.

Setting Up the Environment

If Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX is not installed, follow Install Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX using the MSI installer.

Creating a RadGrid

Choose one of these approaches to create a RadGrid:

• Use the Visual Studio Designer
• Define the RadGrid declaratively
• Create the RadGrid programmatically

After you create the grid, you can also:

• Change the structure during a postback
• Load a Web User Control that contains RadGrid

Binding Data

Review Telerik RadGrid data binding basics for the available binding approaches.

Choose a binding approach based on your application requirements:

• Bind on the client side
• Bind on the server side
• Bind declaratively

Using RadGrid Features

Review the complete list of RadGrid key features and explore these commonly used capabilities:

• Filter data
• Page data
• Sort data
• Group data
• Scroll data

Accessing Cells, Values, Controls and More

Use a client-side or server-side approach to access objects inside the grid. See Accessing RadGrid values and controls for instructions and examples.

Changing the Appearance

Choose from these appearance and skinning resources:

• Choose from the built-in skins
• Modify the built-in skins
• Create custom skins with the Telerik Sass Theme Builder

Optimizing Performance

Use these articles to improve performance and manage state:

• Apply RadGrid performance optimizations
• Ajaxify RadGrid
• Save the grid ViewState in Session
• Rebind the grid with EnableViewState="false"

Troubleshooting Common RadGrid Issues

Use these articles to troubleshoot common RadGrid issues:

• Resolve common RadGrid issues
• Review known reasons for error messages
• Review known RadGrid limitations

See Also

Continue with these related RadGrid resources:

• Get started with RadGrid in the Visual Studio designer
• Review RadGrid key features