How to Set Up Form Submissions in Webflow

Step 1: Create a New Form Block

To begin, open your Webflow project in the Designer view. Locate the Add panel on the left side of the screen. Go to the Forms section within the Add panel, then drag and drop the Form Block element onto the page where you want the form to appear.

Step 2: Customize Your Form

Select the form block you've added to start customizing it. This customization happens in the Settings panel on the right side. You can add or remove fields by clicking the plus icon next to Form Elements. Standard fields include a text field for the user's name, an email field for collecting email addresses, and a text area for longer messages. Customize each field by adjusting placeholder text, required status, and other properties under element settings.

Step 3: Configure the Form Settings

While the form block is selected, navigate to the Settings panel to configure form behavior. Under Form Settings, specify where submissions will be sent. By default, they go to your Webflow account's associated email. You can change this by entering a different email address in the Email address field. Optionally, create a custom success message for users by typing it in the Success Message box.

Step 4: Add Conditional Logic

For forms needing specialized responses, consider adding conditional logic. Select the field that triggers the condition and go to element settings. Find the Conditional Visibility section, where you set conditions for showing or hiding specific fields based on user inputs. This makes your forms dynamic and tailored to user selections.

Step 5: Style Your Form

A well-styled form improves user experience and aligns with your brand. Click each form field and use the Style panel to adjust appearance aspects like colors, borders, fonts, and spacing. Preview changes to ensure the form looks professional and inviting.

Step 6: Test Your Form

Before launching, test the form to confirm it works correctly. Enter sample information into the form fields and submit to check for submission in the designated email inbox. Ensure the success message appears as expected and you receive the form submission email.

Step 7: Publish Your Changes

Once satisfied with the form’s setup, publish your website. Click the Publish button in the upper right corner of the designer. Choose the domain where your site will be published. After publishing, visit your live website to verify the form's functionality.

Conclusion

Setting up form submissions in Webflow involves creating the form block, customizing fields, configuring settings, adding conditional logic if needed, styling, testing, and publishing. By following these steps, you can ensure easy and effective communication with your audience through your website.