Overview
Getting started
Welcome to Formester, the easiest way to create forms, surveys, and quizzes online! Build professional forms quickly, customize them for your brand, and collect responses effortlessly. What is Formester? Formester is an online form builder that helps you create powerful forms, surveys, quizzes, and questionnaires without needing any coding sPopularCreate a form
How to create a form in Formester? Formester gives you three powerful ways to create forms, surveys, and quizzes. Whether you want complete control, AI-powered speed, or an easy import option, you can launch a form in minutes. You can: Create from Scratch Create Using AI Import from Another Form Builder 1. Create from Scratch This option is best when you want full control over structurePopular
Adding pages
Welcome page
How to Add and Customize a Welcome Page A Welcome Page is the first thing people see when they open your form. Use it to greet them, set expectations, or add images and videos that match your brand. Open Your Form Go to your Formester dashboard Select the form you want to edit in the builder Add a Welcome Page Click Add Page → Welcome Page A new page will appear at the start of your form Customize Content Edit the page title and description to explain tFew readersBlank page
How to Add and Customize a Blank Page A Blank Page is where you collect responses. It lets you add questions, fields, and advanced elements like payments, calculations, or signatures to create fully customized forms. Open Your Form Go to your Formester dashboard Select the form you want to edit in the builder Add a Blank Page Click Add Page → Blank Page A new page will appear where you can start adding fields Add Fields Click Add Elements and choose from muFew readersThank you page
How to Add and Customize a Thank You Page in Formester A Thank You Page is the final step of your form experience. It helps you confirm submissions, guide users to the next step, and even turn a completed form into a conversion opportunity. Open Your Form Go to your Formester dashboard Select the form you want to edit in the builder Add a Thank You Page Click Add Page → Thank You Page A new page will appear after form submission Customize Content Text BlFew readers
Adding fields
Scheduler
The Scheduler Field makes it easy for users to book appointments directly from your form. It integrates with Calendly so respondents can choose available time slots without back-and-forth communication. Adding the Scheduler Field Open your form in the editor from your Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Date and Time, select Scheduler. The field will appeaFew readersLink
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,” “PFew readersSpam protection
Spam submissions clutter your data and waste valuable time. To keep your forms clean and secure, Formester gives you three layers of spam protection: Google reCAPTCHA Cloudflare Turnstile Formester’s AI Spam Protection You can use any one of these methods or combine them for extra safety. Adding Spam Protection to Your Form Open your form in the Formester editor. Click AdFew readersLocation
The Location field lets respondents share their exact geographic coordinates directly in your form. Instead of addresses, the field captures latitude and longitude values. This is useful for forms that need precise location data for mapping, logistics, or service tracking. Adding the Location Field Open your form in the Formester editor. Click Add Elements. Scroll to Others and select Location. The field will now appear on your form. ConfiguringFew readersAuto unique ID
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 foFew readersChoice fields
Choice fields let respondents pick from a set of predefined options. In Formester, you can choose between Single Choice, Multiple Choice, Picture Choice, Dropdown, and Matrix Choice depending on your needs. Single Choice Adding the Single Choice Field Open your form in the editor. Click Add Elements. Under Choice Fields, select Single Choice. The field will appear with default options like Option 1, Option 2. Customization Options Option Labels: RenaFew readersEmail
The Email Field is one of the most important elements in a form. It helps you collect valid email addresses from your respondents and also allows advanced controls to prevent spam, ensure accuracy, and enable secure verification. Adding the Email Field Open your form in the editor from the Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Contact Fields, choose Email. The email field will appear on your form with a default placFew readersRich text
The Rich Text field in Formester lets you add formatted content directly to your form. Unlike input fields, it does not collect responses but allows you to display styled text, links, and instructions that improve the form experience. It’s like adding a mini text editor inside your form to guide or inform respondents. Steps to Add a Rich Text Field Go to your Formester dashboard Select the form you want to edit Add the Rich Text FFew readersCalcuation
The Calculation field in Formester allows you to perform custom math operations inside your form. You can add numeric fields (like number inputs, price, or quantity) and then use formulas to calculate totals, scores, or other values. This is perfect for order forms, quizzes, and estimators. Adding a Calculation Field Open your form in the Formester editor. Click Add Elements.Few readersRepeater fields
The Repeater field allows you to create a dynamic table within your form. Respondents can add as many rows as they need, making it ideal for orders, surveys, and multi-entry data collection. Each row can contain multiple fields as columns. Adding the Repeater Field Open your form in the Formester editor. Click Add Elements. Scroll to Layout and select Repeater.Few readersRating scales
Rating scale fields help you collect feedback in a structured and visual way. In Formester, you can choose from Scale Rating, Star Rating, and Ranking fields. Scale Rating Adding the Scale Rating Field Open your form in the editor from your Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Survey Fields, select Scale. The field will appear with a default numeric scale (for example, 1–5). Customization Options Scale Range: Adjust the start and end pointsFew readersAddress
The Address Field helps you capture detailed location information from respondents. It can collect everything from street addresses to zip codes, making it ideal for registrations, deliveries, and applications. Adding the Address Field Open your form in the editor from the Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Personal Fields, select Address. The field will appear on your form with standard address input areas.Few readersE-signature
The Signature field allows respondents to provide a handwritten signature directly within your form. It is perfect for approvals, agreements, or consent forms without needing paper. Adding the Signature Field Open your form in the Formester editor. Click Add Elements. Scroll to Others and select Signature. The signature field will appear on your form. ConfiguFew readersDate & time
The Date and Time Field helps you collect dates, times, or both from respondents. It’s useful for scheduling events, setting deadlines, or collecting availability. Adding the Date and Time Field Open your form in the editor from your Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Date and Time, select Date and Time. The field will appear on your form with default settings. Basic Settings Label: Change the field title to match your context, like “AppointmentFew readersPhone
The Phone Field lets you collect phone numbers from respondents in a structured and user-friendly way. With built-in validation and smart options, you can make it easy for users to enter accurate numbers while keeping your data clean. Adding the Phone Field Open your form in the editor from your Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements. Under Contact Fields, choose Phone. The phone number field will appear on your form with a default input box. Settings LabelFew readersEmbed Image
How to Add a Banner in Formester Adding a banner is a simple way to make your form stand out. You can use it to build trust, improve branding, and make your form more engaging. Steps to Add a Banner Open your form in the editor from your Formester dashboard. Click Add Elements → Embed → Image. Select the Image field to open the Properties panel. Click Add → Choose Image, then upload your banner file. Adjust the bFew readersName field
The Name Field in Formester allows you to collect a respondent’s name in a structured way. Unlike a simple text box, this field lets you break the name into First, Middle, and Last Name sections, giving you more flexibility and cleaner data. Why use the Name Field Unlike a single line input, the Name Field keeps responses organized and consistent. It’s especially helpful when: You need official details like first, middle, and last name You want clean data for personalization inFew readersField Types
How to Add Fields in Formester Steps to Add a Field Open your form in the builder. Select the page where you want to add fields. Click on Add Elements. Choose the field type you want to add. Available Fields by Page Type Blank Page Full set of fields for collecting data: Basic Elements: Single line input, paragraph text Personal: Email, phone Date and Time: Date picker, time picker Survey: Rating scales, Likert Choice: Single choiceFew readersBasic fields
How to Use Basic Fields in Formester Formester offers several basic fields that help you structure your form and collect simple inputs. These include Heading, Single Line Input, Multi Line Input, and Number Field. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using them. 1. Heading The Heading field lets you add titles or section headers to your form. It doesn’t collect responses but makes your form more readable. Steps to Add a Heading Open your form in the editor. Click Add EleFew readersFile uploads
How to Use File Upload in Your Forms The File Upload field allows respondents to submit files directly through your form. This is useful for collecting documents, images, PDFs, or other attachments without relying on email. Follow these steps to add a file upload option to your form in Formester. This lets your respondents submit resumes, photos, reports, or any other documeFew readers
Adding payment
Paypal
How to Add PayPal Payments to Your Form PayPal is one of the most trusted payment gateways in the world. By integrating PayPal with your Formester forms, you can collect payments for products, services, donations, or event registrations without hassle. It’s fast, secure, and user-friendly. Step 1: Connect Your PayPal Account Go to the Payment section in your Formester dashboard Select PayPal under Payment Integrations EnterFew readersStripe
How to Add Stripe Payments to Your Form Accepting payments through your forms should be smooth, secure, and professional. Stripe integration in Formester lets you collect money directly, whether you are selling products, taking donations, or charging for event registrations. With a few quick steps, you can turn any form into a checkout page. Step 1: Connect Your Stripe Account Go to thFew readers