How to Create Custom Contact Forms in Webflow

Step 1: Access Your Webflow Project

Start by logging into your Webflow account and selecting the project where you want to create the contact form. Click on the Designer tab to open the main design interface of your selected project.

Step 2: Add a New Form Block

In the Designer interface, locate the Add panel on the left side of the screen, represented by a plus icon. Click on this icon to open the Add panel. Scroll down to the Forms section and find the Form Block. Drag the Form Block onto the canvas where you want the contact form to appear.

Step 3: Customize Your Form Fields

By default, a new form block will contain a text field for the user's name, an email field, and a submit button. If you need additional fields like phone number, message, or custom questions, you can add them by dragging other form elements from the Add panel. To add a field, drag and drop the Text Field, Text Area, or Select Menu elements from the Form section onto the form block.

Step 4: Configure Each Field

Click on each field you added to customize its settings. You can adjust attributes such as the field name, placeholder text, and whether each field is required. To set a field as required, select the field, and in the settings panel on the right, toggle the Required option to on. This is essential for fields you deem necessary for submission.

Step 5: Style Your Form

Webflow allows you to personalize the appearance of each form field and the overall form container. Click on any form element and use the Style panel on the right to adjust properties like color, size, border, and spacing. You can also customize the submit button by selecting it and adjusting its styling to match your site’s branding.

Step 6: Set Up Form Submission Settings

With the form still selected, navigate to the Settings panel. Here, set up your form submission options. You can enter a custom action URL if you want to send data to a specific endpoint or leave it to default to Webflow's form handling. You can also customize the success and error messages that users see after submitting the form. Use the Form Settings to add these messages.

Step 7: Test Your Form

After setting up your fields and styling your form, it’s crucial to test its functionality. Switch to Preview mode by clicking the eye icon at the top left of the Designer. Fill out the form with test data and submit it. Make sure to check if the data is transmitted correctly and if you see the appropriate success or error message.

Step 8: Publish Your Changes

Once you are satisfied with the layout, functionality, and styling, it’s time to make your form live. Click the Publish button at the top right of the Designer. Choose the domain where you want to publish your changes if you have multiple domains linked.

Step 9: View Submissions

To monitor the submissions you receive, return to the Webflow dashboard, and go to the Forms section under the Project Settings. Here, you can view all the entries submitted through your contact form, allowing you to manage and respond to inquiries effectively.