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Basic Settings cover the core behavior of your form — from password protection and display options to open/close scheduling and submission access. FormHug basic settings panel

Filling Experience

Shape how submitters interact with your form:
SettingDescription
Password ProtectionRequire a password to access the form
Progress BarShow completion progress at the top
Auto-saveAutomatically save progress so submitters can return later
Show QR Code on FormDisplay a QR code on the form page
Show Field NumbersNumber each field for easier reference
LanguageSet the form display language

Password Protection

Restrict access to your form with a password.
1

Enable Password

Go to Settings → Basic → Password Protection and toggle it on.
2

Set Password

Enter the password submitters will need to access the form.
3

Share

Share the password with authorized submitters separately.

Auto-save

Let submitters save progress and continue later. Progress is saved as they fill the form — they can close the browser and return without losing their answers.

Submission Access & Editing

Decide what submitters can do after submitting:
SettingDescription
View SubmissionsLet submitters see their past responses
Edit SubmissionsAllow submitters to edit a response after submitting

Open & Close Rules

Control when your form accepts submissions:
SettingDescription
Submission LimitMaximum total submissions before the form closes
ScheduleSet open and close dates
CountdownShow time remaining until the form closes

Setting a Schedule

1

Enable Schedule

Go to Settings → Basic → Open & Close Rules and enable scheduling.
2

Set Open Date

Choose when the form should start accepting submissions.
3

Set Close Date

Choose when the form should stop accepting submissions.

Submission Limit

Cap the total number of accepted submissions:
  1. Enable Submission Limit
  2. Enter the maximum number
  3. Optionally customize the message shown when the form is closed