The Auto Unique ID field automatically assigns a unique identifier to each form submission. This makes it easier to track, filter, and identify responses, especially in large datasets or order forms.

Adding the Auto Unique ID Field

• Open your form in the Formester editor.
• Click Add Elements.
• Scroll to Others and select Auto Unique ID.
• The field will appear on your form.

Configuring Auto Unique ID Properties

• Click on the Auto Unique ID field to open the Properties panel.
• Field Label: Change the label to something descriptive, like “Order ID”, “Ticket Number”, or “Submission ID.”
• Prefix: Add a prefix to the ID (for example, ORD- or APP-) to help identify the type of submission.
• Number of Digits: Set how many digits the ID should have. Example: 5 digits will generate 00001, 00002, 00003….
• Starting Index: Define the starting number of the ID sequence. Example: start at 1000 to generate 1000, 1001, 1002….

Use Cases

• Order Forms: Assign unique order numbers for tracking and fulfillment.
• Event Registrations: Generate unique ticket IDs for attendees.
• Quizzes and Assessments: Mark submissions with unique IDs for easier scoring or referencing.
• Survey Responses: Filter or search responses by their unique identifier.

Publishing and Testing

• Click Publish once the field is configured.
• Preview the form and submit a test response to confirm the Auto Unique ID is generated correctly.
• Check the responses dashboard to see the sequential ID with prefix and formatting applied.

Updated on: 15/09/2025