Share Settings

Use the Share tab to copy your form link, download a QR code, and find embed options, which are free on every plan. Custom domains, paths, link previews, and QR logos require Pro or Business.

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#What you can manage

Share settings help you control how a form is distributed.

You can:

• Copy the public form link.
• Download or customize a QR code.
• Open embed options for websites.
• Assign a custom domain or path with Pro or Business.
• Customize the link preview title, description, image, site name, and favicon with Pro or Business.

#Copy the form link

Use the public link when you want to share the form directly in email, social posts, support docs, or internal tools.

After copying the link, open it in a private browser window to confirm the published form works for respondents.

#Download a QR code

Use the QR code when the form will be accessed from printed material, events, signs, packaging, or in-person workflows.

With Pro or Business, you can customize the QR logo so the code matches your brand.

#Customize the link preview

Use link preview settings when the form will be shared in places that show Open Graph metadata, such as Slack, iMessage, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Discord.

You can customize:

• Site name
• Favicon
• Title
• Description
• Open Graph image

For deeper instructions, see Link Preview.

#Use custom paths

If you use a custom domain, custom paths let you publish cleaner URLs for individual forms.

Example:

https://forms.example.com/customer-intake

Use short, readable paths. Avoid spaces, punctuation, and paths that conflict with reserved URLs.

#Testing checklist

• Open the public link in a private browser window.
• Check the QR code before printing it.
• Paste the link into Slack or another preview tool to verify metadata.
• Test the embed code on the destination website.
• If using a custom domain, confirm the custom path opens the right form.

#Troubleshooting

#The old preview still appears

Some platforms cache link previews. Change the URL, wait for the platform cache to refresh, or use that platform's preview debugger if available.

#The custom path opens the wrong form

Check that the path is assigned to the correct form and custom domain.

#The QR code does not scan

Use enough contrast, avoid tiny print sizes, and test with multiple phones before distributing it.