Form Limiter

Setup Date, Time and Submission Limits on your Online Forms & Surveys

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Why Use Form Limiter?

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Set a Time Limit

Make sure your form is accessible only during a set time, ideal for time-sensitive surveys or event registrations.

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Limit Responses

Decide how many responses you want by setting a submission limit. Avoid getting more entries than you can manage.

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Avoid Manual Management

Save time and effort by letting Form Limiter close your forms once they reach the time or response limit you’ve set.

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Keep Data Consistent

Collect responses within a specific period, which helps you gather more consistent and reliable data.

How to Use the Form Limiter?

Step 1: Access the Form Limiter

Once your form or survey is ready, hit “Publish”. It will bring up a UI where you can access the “Set Time and Response Limits” Option.

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Step 2: Set a Start Date & Time Limit

Choose a start date & time to start receiving responses. No value means the form will start to receive submissions when published.

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Step 3: Set an End Date & Time Limit

Choose an end date & time to stop getting responses. No value means the form will continue to receive submissions until it is closed manually.

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Step 4: Set a Maximum Response Limit

Set the maximum number of responses you want to receive before the form closes. This is ideal for event registrations, short surveys, and more…

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Scenarios Where This Feature Shines

Event Registrations

Use Form Limiter to prevent unwanted event registrations in your forms by setting an end date and a maximum number of registrations. This prevents unwanted or excessive registrations, ensuring your event remains manageable and meets capacity limits without overbooking.

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Limited-Time Offers

Use this feature to set up an online form for special promotions and have it automatically close after the offer ends. Only those who respond within the promotion period can access the deal, avoiding late entries.

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Surveys

Control the response window for surveys to ensure all participants submit within a set timeframe. Gather consistent feedback and make sure that all responses are timely and relevant.

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Course Sign-Ups

For educational courses with limited space, use Form Limiter to restrict the number of student enrollments. Set a maximum number of sign-ups to manage class size and prevent over-enrollment, for a smooth and organized registration process.

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FAQs

Yes, with Form Limiter, you can easily set a time limit for your forms, ensuring they’re only available during the period you specify.

    You can use Form Limiter by accessing your Publish settings in Formester, where you can set both time and response limits.

      Absolutely! You can prevent too many submissions by limiting the form’s response count using the Form Limiter.

        Yes, Form Limiter allows you to schedule when your forms will open and close, so you don’t have to do it manually.

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