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# Link



The **Link Field** lets respondents share web addresses directly in your form. This is especially useful when you want people to provide their website, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or any other online resource.

### Adding the Link Field
* Open your form in the editor from the Formester dashboard.
* Click **Add Elements**.
* Under **Basic Fields**, select **Link**.
* A link input field will appear on your form.

### Settings
* **Label**: Give your field a clear title, such as “Website URL,” “Portfolio Link,” or “Company Website.”
* **Placeholder**: Add guiding text like `https://example.com` so users know the expected format.
* **Required Toggle**: Switch this on if you want every respondent to provide a link.

### Default Value
* You can pre-fill the field with a default link, such as `https://formester.com`.
* This helps during testing or when you want to suggest an example URL.

### Best Practices for Using the Link Field
* **Job Applications**: Collect applicant portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, or GitHub repositories.
* **Client Onboarding**: Ask businesses for their company websites or product links.
* **Surveys and Research**: Allow respondents to share reference links or resources.
* **Event Registrations**: Request personal or organizational websites to support networking.

### Publishing Your Form
* Once you set up the link field, click **Publish**.
* Preview the form to check that the link field displays correctly.
* Test by adding sample links to confirm that they appear as expected in responses.