# How to create a waitlist form in Makeform

You can make a waitlist signup form for a launch in Makeform for free. Describe it to the AI builder, publish it, and share the link or embed it on your landing page. There's no limit on forms or responses on the free plan.

**Is it free?** Yes. The form, duplicate prevention, owner email notifications and the Slack, Google Sheets and Notion integrations are free on every plan.

## Steps

1. Go to [makeform.ai/create](https://www.makeform.ai/create) and describe your form, for example "a waitlist for my app launch with name and email". You don't need an account to start. You'll sign in to publish.
2. Keep it short. An **Email Input** is enough. Add a **Short Text Input** for a name if you need one.
3. Turn on **Prevent duplicate submissions** with the email field, so one person can't join twice.
4. Use **Add ending** to write the thank-you page people see after they join.
5. Turn on **Self email notifications** to get an email for each signup.
6. Publish the form. Share the link, or [embed the form](/help/guides/embed-your-form) on your site.

## Send signups where you work

Every signup lands in the **Submissions** table. You can also send each one to Slack, [Google Sheets](/help/integrations/google-sheets-integration) or [Notion](/help/integrations/notion-integration) as it arrives.

## Limits to know

- Makeform collects the signups. It doesn't email your list for you, and it has no referral links or "your place in line" counter.
- A confirmation email to the person who joined needs Pro or Business. Emails to you are free.
- On the free plan the form shows Makeform branding. Removing it needs Pro or Business.

## FAQ

### Can I stop the same person joining twice?

Yes. Turn on **Prevent duplicate submissions** with the email field. It isn't available on forms with a **Payment** field.

### Can I put the waitlist form on my own website?

Yes. Embedding works on every plan.

### Is this the same as the waitlist for a full event?

No. For an event or class that fills up, see [registration forms with limited spots](/help/tutorials/common-tutorials/how-to-create-a-registration-form-with-limited-spots).