Creating and Publishing a Form

Creating and publishing forms is straightforward with Mimo Forms' intuitive drag-and-drop editor. In this guide, we'll show you how to create a complete form from scratch, add fields, set up conditional logic, and publish it for your users.

Step 1: Create a New Form

To get started, you'll need to create a new form from your workspace dashboard.

1. Log into your Mimo Forms dashboard.
2. Click the New Form button in the top right corner.
3. Give your form a descriptive name (e.g., "Contact Us" or "Feedback Survey").
4. You will automatically be taken to the Builder tab.

[!NOTE]
If you are on the Business Pro or Agency Use plan, you can select advanced templates from the modal instead of starting entirely from scratch.

Step 2: Add Form Fields

Mimo Forms supports a wide variety of fields to capture exactly the data you need.

1. In the Builder, look at the left sidebar to see all available fields.
2. Drag a field from the sidebar and drop it onto the central canvas.
3. Common fields include Short Text, Long Text, Email, Number, Dropdowns, and Checkboxes.
4. Click on the field you just dropped to open its properties on the right sidebar. Here you can change the label, add placeholder text, and mark the field as "Required".

[!TIP]
Need to capture large files? Business Pro users can drag the File Upload field to securely accept up to 20 GB of files per submission.

Step 3: Setup Conditional Logic (Optional)

Make your forms smarter by showing or hiding fields based on previous answers.

1. Select any field in your builder canvas.
2. In the right-hand properties panel, scroll down to the Logic section.
3. Click Add Rule.
4. Set your conditions (e.g., "Show this field IF 'Company Size' is GREATER THAN 50").
5. The field will now dynamically hide or show based on user input.

Step 4: Add Pages and Steps

Long forms convert better when broken into smaller steps.

1. In the left sidebar, find the Page Break element under Advanced Fields.
2. Drag it onto your canvas where you want the page to split.
3. Users will now see a progress indicator and "Next/Previous" buttons as they navigate through the steps.

Step 5: Customize and Publish

Before you share your form, you can match it to your brand's aesthetic.

1. Navigate to the Design tab at the top of the builder.
2. Change the primary color, background color, and typography to match your website.
3. Once you're happy with the look, click the Publish button in the top right corner.
4. You will be provided with a direct link to share, as well as an embed code to place the form directly on your own website.

[!NOTE]
Remove Branding: Business Pro and Agency users can toggle off the "Powered by Mimo Forms" badge in the form settings before publishing.