You can share the apps you created with Jotform Apps in multiple ways. You can share the app via a direct link or email or by downloading a QR code for Kiosk sharing or embedding. You can also share your app directly on social media.
Sharing Jotform Apps
You can start sharing your Jotform apps by going to the Publish tab of the Jotform App Builder. You have three choices, as highlighted in the image below:
- Your App Link — You can copy the App’s URL for manual sharing through other platforms.
- Invite By Email — Invite people through email.
- Share App — You can share your form with social media sites or download a QR code.
Share by Email
Enter the recipient’s email address and click the Send Invitation button. You can invite multiple users, but we recommend only inviting up to 10 users simultaneously.
The invited users will receive an email with a button to open the app.
Share App on Social Media
Click the View More link through the Share App section to start sharing your app to Facebook, WhatsApp, X, and Linkedin.
Download QR Code
Another alternative for publishing the app is a QR code. You can download the QR code for your app and share it with your users through a custom email or other channels such as chat or social media. You can also copy the embed code to display the QR code on your website.
When users scan the QR code, the app will open on their device. Ensure you set the appropriate access level for users through the app link settings before downloading or copying the QR code to share.
Changing Access Settings of the Jotform App
There are Three (3) access settings to choose from for your app link: Public, Private, and Company Access. Click Settings to the right of the App Link to change the access type.
Public Access
By default, the newly created apps are public, which means users can view the app without logging in or signing up for a Jotform account.
Under Options for Public Access, you’ll find the following options:
- Require registration — When checked, users must register an account with Jotform to view the app. This option doesn’t automatically add the user as an invitee.
- Allow users to access their submissions through the app — When checked, users can access their submissions through. A Jotform account is required to access submissions.
Private Access
If you choose Private Access, users must log in to Jotform or sign up for an account to access the app. They can’t view the app without an account, regardless of whether you send them an invite or have access to the app’s direct URL. The Share Link of a Private app also contains a unique key that automatically adds the user as an invitee to the app.
Under Options for Private Access, you’ll find the following options:
- Require registration — Registration is mandatory for Private apps.
- Allow users to access their submissions — The system checks this option for Private apps by default. It allows users to access their submissions at any time through the app.
- Set a custom expiration date for Share Link — Check this option to set an expiry for the Share Link of the Private app. Once the date and time pass, users can no longer access the app. They’ll get a prompt, shown in the image below, to request access to the app.
Company Access
For Company Access apps, users must log in or sign up using their company or organization’s email address, as set in the settings. When SSO is required, the system will oblige the users to log in with the company’s SSO provider.
Under Options for Company Access, you’ll find the following options:
- Set a custom expiration date for Share Link — Check this option to set an expiration date and time for the app’s Share Link. When the date and time pass, the company or organization member has to request access to regain access, and you, as the app creator, will have to grant the request before users can view the app.
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9 Comments:
64 days ago
How can I share a qr code to direct people to this jotform? We do have a landing page also, but we're having trouble getting the jotform on this landing page.
295 days ago
Hi ,
will the app work on safari if sent via whatsapp as a copy and paste of the link ?
Or do i have to send it via email to iPhone users ?
More than a year ago
How can i add my publish my app play store
More than a year ago
Thanks for sharing, I do believe that I understand how to share the app that I am working on with the members of my ministry. When they enter information from their cell phone via the application I would like for them to be able to access that information themselves as it is 100% discrete. I can see the information on a spreadsheet or table log on my phone. Not sure all of the ministers are aware of Excel are their other tables or data storage options that are available to link. I assume once we are able to come to a consensus on which one would be best each end user will need to link their own or if I link it can it be shared as well> Thanks.
More than a year ago
My app is allowing one form public access without logging in but It ases for a login for the other form
More than a year ago
Will you make an app that allows multiple access types? I would like to have one app for my company: a login for customers who will only see forms pertaining to them, and a staff login where staff can find internal company info.
More than a year ago
I used the QR code for the app I created and it is public not private and it won't give me the option to add as an app on my employees phone it will only let me view it in a browser? I was able to add a different app I created to my own phone with no issues. please advise.
More than a year ago
I have created an app for customers to order products. When I share the link, it prepopulates my name and email address. If I log out then this data is removed from the link. When I log back in, it returns. How do I share without it linking to my log-in?
More than a year ago
Are you going to be creating an option to upload and share via Apple and Android platforms? If so, when approximately? Thanks!