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Custom Forms

Build your own forms — surveys, contact forms, applications, registration pages — without code. Drag in fields, organize into sections, design how it looks, publish as a public page, and watch responses roll in.

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Written by Baltej Singh

What it does

Lets you build your own forms — surveys, contact forms, applications, registration pages, feedback questionnaires — without touching code. Drag in fields, organize them into sections, design how it looks, publish it as a public page, and watch the responses roll in. You can share the form by URL, embed it on your site, or print a QR code.

Who can use it

  • Anyone with read permission for Custom Forms.

  • Creating/editing/deleting needs the matching permission.

  • Verify your email before creating your first form.

How to get here

From the sidebar, open Marketing and click Custom Forms.

Step-by-step: create a new form

  1. Click Create Form.

  2. Pick: Use a template or Blank form.

  3. Fill in: Form Name (100 char max), Description (optional) (rich text), Header Image.

  4. Click Create Form.

Step-by-step: add sections and fields

Two areas: Builder and Live Preview.

  1. Add a section with name and description.

  2. Add fields by type:

Basic: Text Field, Textarea, Email, Phone, Number Input.

Input: Date Picker, Date & Time, URL Field, Range Slider, Color Picker, Currency.

Selection: Select Dropdown, Multi-select Dropdown, Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, Toggle Switch.

Upload: File Upload, Image Upload, Video Upload.

Advanced: Rich Text Editor, Rating (star/NPS/emoji), Signature, Address.

Layout: Heading, Paragraph, Divider.

  1. For each field: Title, Placeholder, Required, options.

  2. Drag to reorder; drag between sections.

Live Preview updates as you go. Click View Form for the public version.

Step-by-step: design how the form looks

  1. Switch to Design sub-tab.

  2. Pick fonts, colors, button styles, spacing. Turn on Stepper Mode for wizard-style.

  3. Save.

Step-by-step: publish your form

  1. Flip the Publish toggle. Button becomes Published with green check.

  2. Public form URL becomes accessible. Header shows green Live.

Can't publish empty forms — need at least one active field.

Step-by-step: share or embed the form

Click Share. Options:

  • Form URL — full public link.

  • Embed Code — paste HTML into your site.

  • Short URL — branded short link.

  • QR Code — download as PNG.

No account needed to fill in.

Step-by-step: view and manage responses

  1. Click the entries icon on a form.

  2. See Statistics panel and Entries Table.

  3. Use search or Advanced Filter by field value, date, submitter.

  4. Click rows for full response in a side panel.

Step-by-step: export entries

  1. Open export menu in statistics panel.

  2. Pick CSV or JSON.

  3. Tick rows first for a subset.

Step-by-step: edit a published form

Edits go live on save. Old responses stay as they were. To unpublish, click Published toggle.

Tips & limits

  • Plan caps monthly forms. "Custom Form Limit Reached" modal at limit.

  • Form names <100 chars; descriptions <2000.

  • File uploads count against storage quota.

  • Sections group fields and reduce overwhelm.

  • Stepper Mode for applications and onboarding.

  • Header Image sets the tone.

  • Rating supports stars, NPS (0-10), emoji.

FAQ

Do people need a Nautis account?

No. Form is public.

Can I make a field required?

Yes — toggle Required in field settings.

Can I reorder fields?

Yes — drag and drop. Move between sections too.

What happens to responses if I delete a field?

Existing responses keep old data; field no longer appears on form/export. Export entries first if unsure.

Can I have more than one form?

Yes — up to your plan's monthly cap. Each has its own URL, theme, entries.

My form won't publish — why?

Need at least one active field.

How do I let people upload files?

Add a File/Image/Video Upload field. Counts against storage.

Can I generate a QR code?

Yes — Share dialog → QR CodeDownload QR Code.

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