Beginner5 min
Create Your First Form
Forms let you collect data from users. This guide shows you how to create a simple contact form.
What You'll Build
A contact form with:
- Name field
- Email field
- Message textarea
- Submit button
Step 1: Create a New Form
- From your dashboard, click Forms in the sidebar
- Click New Form
- Name it "Contact Form"
- Click Create
You'll enter the form builder.
Step 2: Add Fields
The form builder shows a preview on the right and field options on the left.
Add a Name Field
- Click Add Field or drag Text Input to the canvas
- Set the label to "Name"
- Toggle Required on
- Set placeholder text: "Your name"
Add an Email Field
- Add another field, choose Email
- Label: "Email"
- Toggle Required on
- Placeholder: "you@example.com"
Add a Message Field
- Add a Textarea field
- Label: "Message"
- Toggle Required on
- Placeholder: "How can we help?"
Step 3: Configure Form Settings
Click Settings in the top bar:
Submission Settings
- Success message: "Thanks for reaching out! We'll respond within 24 hours."
- Redirect URL: Leave empty to show success message
Appearance
- Choose a theme that matches your brand
- Adjust colors if needed
Step 4: Preview and Test
- Click Preview to see how your form looks
- Fill it out and submit
- Check that the success message appears
Step 5: Publish
- Click Publish to make the form live
- Copy the form URL to share
- Or embed it on your website using the embed code
Connecting to Workflows
Forms become powerful when connected to workflows:
- Go to Workflows and create a new workflow
- Add a Form Submission trigger
- Select your contact form
- Add actions like sending emails or updating a database
What's Next?
- Form Builder Overview - Explore all form features
- Field Types Reference - See all available field types
- Linking Forms to Workflows - Automate form responses
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