Getting Started with Jotform

Getting Started with Jotform

First-time Jotform users often ask how to create a simple form, how to set up email notifications, how to embed a form on a website, how to test the form to see if it's working, and how to view responses in email and Jotform Inbox....

When you register for a Jotform account, you will be asked to provide your email address. If you signed up with your Google or Facebook account, Jotform will use your Gmail or registered email address with Facebook as your primary email address....

Form archiving offers a reliable way to store essential forms that aren't needed immediately. This feature makes it easy to search for and retrieve these forms later, ensuring they are never truly deleted and remain accessible when needed....

Jotform has any type of Form Element you may need. Take a look at the complete list below and get a brief description of each. Quick Elements Place at the top for convenience, Quick Elements...

Form Templates are a perfect starting point for anyone new to Jotform. Whether you need a form that fits your needs, want a design you love, or just need a quick way to get started, templates make it easy to create beautiful forms in no time....

Form themes are a simple way to give your forms a fresh, professional look without any extra effort. With just one click, you can completely change the appearance of your form to match your style or branding. Jotform offers a wide selection of...

Jotform 4.0 was built around the idea that making forms should be a breeze. The main goal was to create effortless forms anytime, anywhere, and on any device. You may have seen the improvements we had back when we launched Jotform 3.0, but the...

Jotform offers a range of features to streamline data collection and management. However, to fully leverage its capabilities, it's crucial to understand your account usage and limits. This knowledge not only helps you avoid service interruptions...

Jotform has many stylized themes for you to choose from. They allow you to quickly choose a professional style without spending too much time making it look professional. To add a theme to your form, check out our guide on How to Apply a Theme to...

The Form Designer in Jotform allows you to customize the appearance of your online forms without needing any coding skills. You can change colors, fonts, themes, and more to match your style and branding....

Advanced Designer is a powerful design tool that gives you full control over your form designs. You can design your form using the many options in our Form Designer’s intuitive interface. To...

When registering to Jotform, you only need to provide your email address. Jotform will automatically create a username for you. To change your username, follow the steps below. Updating...

Yes, Jotform is free. The Starter (Free) plan is basically a free trial that gives you access to most of the features that paid subscriptions have to offer. The main difference is the usage limits. For example, in the Free plan, your account can...

The Starter plan of Jotform allows you to use most of Jotform's products and features for free. You can use this to try out Jotform as much as you like -- all you have to do is create a Jotform account. There's also a heap of helpful information,...

Web-friendly fonts can easily supplement the readability and design of your web forms. However, you shouldn't base your font choices solely on looks. It's always a good idea to look into your user's perspective. At Jotform, we've searched and...

Your form's font size is important on many levels. Similar to choosing a font face, the font size will also improve the readability and design of your form. It's always a good idea to consider your form's visual impact based on your target...

A form URL is a unique web address created for each form you build. This URL allows you to share your form with others so they can fill it out and submit their responses. To get your form URL In Form Builder, go to Publish at the...

What's so important about changing the status of your forms? Consider this example - a client may want you to start a particular form on December 16th to use for a Christmas sale and, after the sale, pause the form until next year. Using the...

You may encounter a few different form errors in Jotform and the error meaning depends on the message. Below is a list of common errors you may encounter on your form. The following list is limited to standard form errors. If you encounter...

Jotform can send you a monthly newsletter or an occasional educational, inspirational, and promotional emails. These emails may contain updates to our features, newest releases and partnerships. If you're already receiving these emails and want to...

When you post a question to our Support Forum, you get a reply via email. Users often reply straight from their emails and attach files, documents, or screenshots. However, our Support Forum doesn't accept any of these email attachments, so to...

Deleting your account requires you to enter your Jotform password. If you forgot your password, you can reset it to get a new one. See How to Reset Your Jotform Password for more information. To...

Regularly updating your password helps protect your account from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, the reset process allows you to regain access to your account. It's advisable to choose a strong password and keep it confidential...