Email notifications on form submissions

Never miss a form submission again! Get instant email alerts for every successful submission and send them to multiple people at once.

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Setup email notifications in 3 easy steps

Step 1

Access form settings

Open your form, go to Settings, and navigate to the Email Notifications section to set up, manage, and customize real-time email alerts.

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Step 2

Add receipients

Click Add Email, enter the email addresses you’d want to receive notifications on each new submission, their name, and click Save.

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Step 3

Configure & save

Customize the email subject, sender email with free SMTP integration, and optionally attach a PDF copy of the submission. Then click Save.

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Why setup alerts?

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Stay updated in real-time

Receive instant alerts for every form submission, so you can respond faster and never miss an important entry.

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Improve response time

Act quickly on new leads, job applications, or customer inquiries, reducing wait times and improving engagement.

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Keep your team informed

Automatically notify multiple team members about new submissions, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.

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Organize and track submissions

Store all form responses in your inbox, making it easy to search, manage, and follow up on important submissions.

Why Formester?

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No hassle!

Enable email notifications for form submissions in just a few clicks. No technical skills or coding are needed, making it quick and hassle-free.

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Fully customizable

Select who gets notified, set custom subject lines, and include submission details to ensure the right people receive relevant information.

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Secure & reliable

Never miss an important submission with instant email alerts. Formester ensures data security, so your notifications are always protected.

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Works on any device

Receive real-time form alerts on your phone, tablet, or computer. Stay informed no matter where you are, so you never miss a submission.

Speed up your workflows!

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Instantly reply to customer inquiries

Get real-time alerts for new contact form submissions and reply faster.

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Track job applications

Receive instant job application emails to review candidates quickly.

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Automate lead follow-ups

Get notified of client inquiries to follow up fast and close more deals.

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Manage event registrations

Stay updated on new event signups to manage guests with ease.

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FAQs

Enable form notifications in settings and add recipient emails to receive alerts instantly.

It’s an automatic email alert sent to your inbox when someone submits your form or a survey.

Yes! You can add multiple email addresses to ensure your team stays updated.

Yes, you’ll get notified no matter where your form is shared or embedded.

Yes! You can receive alerts on your phone, tablet, or any device with email access.