# 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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📋 In This Guide

- [General](#general)
  - [Anti-Bot Protection (Level 1)](#anti-bot-protection-level-1)
  - [Reduce animation between pages](#reduce-animation-between-pages)
  - [Redirect on Completion](#redirect-on-completion)
  - [Hidden Fields](#hidden-fields)
- [Branding](#branding)
  - [Show Loading Screen](#show-loading-screen)
  - [Show Custom Message on Loading Screen](#show-custom-message-on-loading-screen)
  - [Show "Powered by" Badge](#show-powered-by-badge)
  - [Show Makeform Link on End Page](#show-makeform-link-on-end-page)
- [Tracking](#tracking)
- [Google Analytics (GA4)](#google-analytics-ga4)
- [Access](#access)
  - [Close Form](#close-form)
  - [Show Custom Message on Closed Form](#show-custom-message-on-closed-form)
- [Behavior](#behavior)
  - [Save Answers for Later](#save-answers-for-later)
  - [Auto-Jump to Next Page](#auto-jump-to-next-page)

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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.

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## Branding

:::callout{type="info"}
Branding customization requires a [Pro plan](/help/plans-and-pricing).
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### 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.

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## Tracking

### Google Analytics (GA4)

Track form views and interactions with Google Analytics 4. Enter your GA4 Measurement ID (format: `G-XXXXXXXXXX`). [Learn more](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153) about finding your Measurement ID.

:::callout{type="info"}
Requires a [Pro plan](/help/plans-and-pricing).
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## 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.

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## 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.