Preventing Duplicate Submissions

  • Roey Kruvi
    Asked on November 18, 2021 at 9:18 PM

    Hello!

    Is it possible for a jotForm to recognize a device's unique ID and then display different information to the user based on that?


    For example, I'd like my form to always display to a user until they have completed it. Once they have completed it in its entirety - i'd love for the form to display a message that says 'Hello - you have already completed this form. Thank you!'

    Is this possible to do with JotForm?

  • Richard B.
    Replied on November 19, 2021 at 12:06 AM

    Hi Roey Kruvi,

    Good day to you! I understand that you wanted to prevent duplicate submissions, I too was looking for answers. While browsing through the forums, I chanced upon an answer that may be the best work around for this.

    The thread says that the best way to avoid form resubmission is to add a Captcha field on it and here's the link for the guide on doing so:

    https://www.jotform.com/help/205-How-to-Add-a-Captcha-Field

    Another option is to set a unique submissions, please see the link below:

    https://www.jotform.com/help/64-how-to-set-unique-submissions-on-a-form/

    Lastly, you can also set form limits based on a unique question:

    https://www.jotform.com/help/223-how-to-set-form-limits-based-on-a-unique-question/

    You might want to try these and let me know if it helps. Stay safe.



  • Cecile JotForm Support
    Replied on November 19, 2021 at 12:27 AM

    Hello  Roey Kruv,

    I think Richard B. has provided the right options for you to explore.

    If you have questions or if you encounter any difficulties, please let us know so that we could assist you.

    Thank you.