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Create Your First Form – Uplup Form Builder Guide

This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your first form with Uplup. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a fully functional form ready to collect responses.

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Step 1: Access the Form Builder

From your Uplup dashboard, click the “Create New” button in the top navigation or sidebar. From the dropdown menu, select “Form” to open the form builder.


Step 2: Choose Your Starting Point

You have three options to start building your form:

Option A: Start from Scratch

Select “Blank Form” to start with an empty canvas. This gives you complete control over every field and setting.

Option B: Use a Template

Browse our template library to find a pre-built form that matches your needs. Templates include common form types like contact forms, registration forms, feedback surveys, and more. You can customize any template after selecting it.

Option C: Use AI to Generate

Describe what kind of form you need in plain language, and our AI assistant will generate a complete form for you. For example: “Create a job application form with name, email, resume upload, and work experience questions.”


Step 3: Add Fields to Your Form

The form builder interface has three main areas:

  • Left Sidebar – Field library with all available field types
  • Center Canvas – Live preview of your form
  • Right Panel – Settings for the selected field

To add a field, simply drag and drop it from the left sidebar onto your form canvas. You can also click on a field type to add it to the bottom of your form.

Common Fields for Your First Form

For a basic contact form, try adding these fields:

  1. Name – Collects first and last name
  2. Email – Email address with built-in validation
  3. Phone – Phone number with formatting
  4. Long Text – For messages or comments

Uplup offers 43+ field types. See the complete Field Types Reference for details on every available field.


Step 4: Configure Field Settings

Click on any field in your form to select it. The right panel will display all configuration options for that field.

Key Field Settings

  • Label – The question or field name shown to users
  • Placeholder – Example text shown inside the field before typing
  • Help Text – Additional instructions displayed below the field
  • Required – Toggle to make the field mandatory

Reordering Fields

To change the order of fields, drag and drop them within the canvas. Grab a field by clicking and holding, then move it to the desired position.

Duplicating and Deleting Fields

When a field is selected, you’ll see action icons for duplicating or deleting the field. Use duplicate to quickly create similar fields, then modify the settings as needed.


Step 5: Customize the Design

Click the “Design” tab in the top navigation to access styling options.

Quick Customization Options

  • Theme Presets – One-click themes to instantly style your form
  • Primary Color – Accent color used for buttons and highlights
  • Background – Solid color, gradient, or image background
  • Font – Choose from various font families
  • Button Style – Customize the submit button appearance

For detailed customization options, see Form Styling & Themes.


Step 6: Configure Security & Integrations

Use the buttons in the top-right of the Edit tab to access additional settings:

  • Design – Customize styling, themes, and finish page
  • Integrations – Connect to CRMs, analytics, payments, and scheduling tools
  • Security – Set submission limits, spam protection, and location restrictions

For detailed configuration options, see Form Settings & Configuration.


Step 7: Publish Your Form

When you’re ready to go live, click the “Publish” tab. Your form will be assigned a unique URL that you can share immediately.

Sharing Options

  • Direct Link – Copy and share the form URL via email, social media, or messaging
  • Embed Code – Add the form to your website using an iframe or JavaScript embed

For detailed embedding instructions, see Embedding & Sharing Forms.


Step 8: View Submissions

Once your form starts receiving responses, you can view them in the “Results” tab.

What You Can Do with Submissions

  • View Individual Responses – Click any row to see the full submission details
  • Filter & Search – Find specific responses using filters
  • Export Data – Download all responses as CSV or Excel
  • View Statistics – See summary charts and completion rates
  • Delete Responses – Remove individual or bulk submissions

For detailed analytics features, see Analyzing Form Submissions.


Next Steps

Congratulations! You’ve created your first form. Here are some ways to enhance it:


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit my form after publishing?

Yes! You can edit your form at any time. Changes are saved automatically and reflected immediately on the live form.

How do I delete a form?

Go to your dashboard, find the form you want to delete, click the three-dot menu, and select “Delete.” Note that this will also delete all associated submissions.

Can I duplicate an existing form?

Yes! From your dashboard, click the three-dot menu on any form and select “Duplicate.” This creates an exact copy that you can modify without affecting the original.

Is there a limit to how many fields I can add?

There’s no hard limit on the number of fields. However, for better user experience, we recommend keeping forms focused and breaking longer forms into multiple pages.