Getting Started with FormLeap

Welcome to FormLeap! This guide will help you create your first form and start collecting submissions in minutes.

What is FormLeap?

FormLeap is a powerful form builder that makes it easy to create beautiful, functional forms without any coding. Whether you need a simple contact form or a complex multi-step application, FormLeap has you covered.

Key Features

• Intuitive Form Builder - Drag and drop fields, configure layouts, preview in real-time
• Advanced Logic - Show/hide fields based on answers, skip steps conditionally
• Multiple Field Types - Text, email, dropdowns, file uploads, and more
• Team Collaboration - Work together with your team in shared workspaces
• Powerful Integrations - Webhooks, API access, embed anywhere
• AI-Powered - Create forms from PDFs or natural language descriptions

Quick Start Tutorial

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Visit FormLeap and click Sign Up
2. Enter your email address and create a password
3. Verify your email address
4. You're in! A personal workspace is created for you automatically

Step 2: Create Your First Form

1. Click New Form from your dashboard
2. Give your form a name (e.g., "Contact Form")
3. Add a description (optional)
4. Click Create

You'll be taken to the form builder where you can start adding fields.

Step 3: Add Fields

The form builder shows three main areas:

• Left Sidebar - Steps and form structure
• Center Canvas - Build your form here
• Right Panel - Field properties and settings

To add a field:

1. Click Add Field or press / to open the field menu

2. Select a field type:

   • Text - Single-line text input
   • Email - Email address with validation
   • Phone - Phone number
   • Textarea - Multi-line text
   • Dropdown - Select from options
   • Multiple Choice - Select multiple options
   • File Upload - Upload documents or images

3. Configure the field in the right panel:

   • Label - What users will see (required)
   • Placeholder - Hint text inside the field
   • Help Text - Additional guidance below the field
   • Required - Check to make this field mandatory

4. Click Save to add the field to your form

Example: Building a Contact Form

Add these fields in order:

1. Text field with label "Full Name" (required)
2. Email field with label "Email Address" (required)
3. Textarea field with label "Message" (required)

Step 4: Configure Form Settings

Click the Settings button to configure:

• Access Control - Who can submit this form?

  • Public (anyone with the link)
  • Email required (collect email before form)
  • Password protected (require password)

• Submission Settings

  • Redirect URL (where to send users after submission)
  • Confirmation message
  • Email notifications

Step 5: Preview Your Form

Click Preview to see how your form will look to respondents. You can:

• Test filling out the form
• See validation in action
• Check mobile responsiveness

Click Exit Preview to return to editing.

Step 6: Publish Your Form

When you're happy with your form:

1. Click Publish in the top right
2. Your form is now live!
3. Copy the form link to share with others

You'll see two URLs:

• Form Link - Share this with respondents
• Builder Link - Use this to edit your form later

Step 7: View Submissions

When someone submits your form:

1. Go to Dashboard or click on your form name
2. Click Submissions tab
3. See all submissions in a table view
4. Click any submission to view full details
5. Export to CSV for analysis

Account Setup

Profile Settings

Update your profile information:

1. Click your avatar in the top right
2. Select Account Settings
3. Update your name, email, or password
4. Click Save Changes

Notification Preferences

Control how you receive submission notifications:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Scroll to Notifications
3. Choose your preference:
   • Instant - Email for every submission
   • Batched - Email every 2 minutes with multiple submissions
   • Weekly Digest - Summary once per week
   • None - No email notifications

Create a Workspace

Workspaces let you organize forms and collaborate with team members:

1. Click the workspace name in the top left
2. Select Create Workspace
3. Enter a workspace name (e.g., your company name)
4. Click Create

You can switch between workspaces anytime using the workspace dropdown.

What's Next?

Now that you've created your first form, explore more features:

• Form Builder Guide - Learn about all field types and layouts
• Advanced Features - Logic jumps, composite fields, access control
• Managing Submissions - Search, export, and analyze responses
• Teams & Collaboration - Invite team members to your workspace
• Integrations - Connect with webhooks, embed forms, use the API

Need Help?

• Support - Email support@formleap.app

Welcome to FormLeap! We can't wait to see what you build.