Form settings
Open your form’s Settings tab to control how it behaves and appears to respondents. Redirects and access rules are free on every plan; branding removal and tracking require Pro or Business.
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General
Anti-Bot Protection (Level 1)
Enable honeypot field detection to automatically block spam submissions. Recommended for all public forms to reduce spam.
Reduce animation between pages
Disable page transition effects for simpler and faster navigation. Improves accessibility for users who prefer reduced motion.
Redirect on Completion
Redirect respondents to a custom URL after form submission for free on every plan. URL must start with http:// or https://. Redirecting without the short "you are being redirected" notice requires Pro or Business.
Hidden Fields
Add custom hidden fields to capture additional data like UTM parameters, user IDs, or referral codes without showing them to respondents. Field names must start with a lowercase letter and can only contain lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores.
Branding
Show Loading Screen
Display a loading screen when your form first loads.
Show Custom Message on Loading Screen
Display a custom message on the loading screen instead of the default text. Maximum 100 characters.
Show "Powered by" Badge
Show or hide the "Powered by Makeform" badge on your form. Hidden by default for Pro users.
Show Makeform Link on End Page
Show or hide the Makeform link on the thank you page after form submission.
Tracking
Google Analytics (GA4)
Track form views and interactions with Google Analytics 4. Enter your GA4 Measurement ID (format: G-XXXXXXXXXX). Learn more about finding your Measurement ID.
Access
Close Form
Prevent new responses to your form. When enabled, visitors will see a custom message instead of the form.
Show Custom Message on Closed Form
Customize the message shown when your form is closed. Include a title and description to inform visitors why the form is unavailable.
Behavior
Save Answers for Later
Allow respondents to save their progress in the browser and return later. Progress is saved locally on the same device and browser. Enabled by default.
Auto-Jump to Next Page
Automatically advance to the next page when a question is answered. Works with single multiple choice (without "Other" option), single select, rating, or opinion scale questions. Only one question per page.