A unique ID per submission
Every response gets its own sequential reference the moment it lands — no two are ever the same. The field stays hidden from respondents and appears beside each entry in your dashboard.
#ORD-00128Priya S.
#ORD-00129Liam O.
Auto Unique ID
Give every submission its own unique ID
Stop juggling rows and guessing which response is which. Formester stamps every form submission with its own unique reference — your prefix, your digit length, your starting number — so each entry is instantly trackable, searchable, and easy to quote.
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What you get
A reference number on every response
Add one field and every submission arrives tagged, formatted, and ready to track — no manual numbering, no duplicates, no guesswork.
Your prefix, digits & start point
Add a prefix like ORD or REG for instant context, choose how many digits the number runs to, and set the starting count. You can even pull in answers with @ to build smarter references.
PrefixREG
Digits5
Start at1REG-00001
Search, filter & reference
Quote one ID instead of hunting through rows. IDs are searchable in your dashboard and stay fixed even if a submission is edited — so every reference you share keeps pointing to the right entry.
ORD-00129
1 matchLiam O. · paid
How it works
Set up auto unique IDs in three steps
Drop in the field, set the format you want, and publish. Every submission from then on gets its own ID automatically.
01
Add the Auto Unique ID field
Open the form builder and drag the Auto Unique ID field in from the elements panel. It works on any form — no code, no extra setup.
Auto Unique IDDrag to add
02
Set your prefix and format
Add a prefix for context (ORD, REG, APP), set the number of digits, and pick the starting count. Need a smarter reference? Use @ to fold an earlier answer into the ID.
PrefixORD
Digits5ORD-00001
03
Save, publish & collect
Publish your form and start collecting. From the first response on, every submission is stamped with the next ID in sequence — fixed for life and ready to track.
#ORD-00001assigned
Where teams use it
One ID, endless ways to track
Anywhere you need to reference a single response cleanly, a unique ID keeps records organized and conversations clear.
Support tickets
Give every query its own ticket number so nothing slips through. Both you and the customer can quote one ID to follow up — no more 'which message was that again?'
#TKT-00318
Billing question · open
Orders & invoices
Tag each order with a reference number to confirm purchases, sort fulfilment, and track order history. Customers get a clean number to quote on every follow-up.
#ORD-00742Paid
#ORD-00743Packing
Applications
Assign each applicant a reference so your team can track candidates, share updates, and point to a single ID through every interview round — for jobs, admissions, or grants.
#APP-00057
Candidate · shortlisted
Registrations
Hand every attendee a unique registration ID to verify sign-ups, speed up check-in, and reconcile numbers after the event — perfect for conferences, workshops, and surveys.
#REG-01204Checked in
#REG-01205Expected
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FAQ
Auto Unique ID FAQs
Find answers to common questions below, or reach out to our team for more help.
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Track every submission with its own ID
Add the Auto Unique ID field, set your prefix and format, and let every response arrive with a reference number you can search, share, and trust.