Option to create a new submission ID if a revision is made

  • Dave2022
    Asked on May 26, 2022 at 7:16 PM
    Have the option to create a new submission ID or keep the existing one if a revision is made?
  • Mightor JotForm Support
    Replied on May 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM

    Hello blanskydaves,

    The submission ID can't be changed by users I'm afraid. These unique IDs are automatically generated by our system and we don't have any control over them.

    An option for you is to use Unique ID Widget or Random Value Generator Widget which can create unique values for your form submissions.

    Give it a try and let us know how it goes.


  • Dave2022
    Replied on May 26, 2022 at 8:11 PM
    Yes, i understand the sibmission id is generated auromatically.  I was hoping there was an option to have the system create a new id on an edit  in addition to when there are new submissions.
    I set up the unique id widget, but how do i force the submission id to be changed to the unique id?
    What i am ultimately looking for is to see separate entries in my dashboard for the original submission & the edited / updated submission.
    ...
  • Mightor JotForm Support
    Replied on May 26, 2022 at 9:37 PM

    Hello again blanskydaves,

    There's no option to change a Submission ID. It will always rely on the first time the form is completed. The widgets I've given is a workaround just so you'll be able to identify the edited form. Also the widgets is in no way able to force-change the Submission ID, sorry.

    If you want to see separate submissions, you can clone the original form then Prefill form fields with data from another form. This will create separate submissions in another form.

    Related Guides:

    What Is Jotform Prefill and How Does It Work?

    How to Prefill Form Fields With Data From Another Form With Form Prefill?



  • Dave2022
    Replied on May 29, 2022 at 4:48 PM

    See https://www.jotform.com/answers/4046222-update-time-date-on-edit#3 for reply with additional clarification of my needs.

  • Rhina JotForm Support
    Replied on May 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM

    Hi blanskydaves!

    Thanks for getting back to us.

    We have responded to your message on https://www.jotform.com/answers/4046222

    Thanks blanskydaves!