Submission Rules help you control who can submit your form, how often they can submit, and what happens when limits are reached.
Submission Access
Define who is allowed to submit the form:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Open | Anyone can submit |
| Login Required | Submitters must log in first |
Login Required
When enabled:
- Submitters must log in before filling the form
- You can identify who submitted each response
- Submitters can view their past submissions
- Enables user-based submission limits
Submission Limits
Control how many times a person can submit:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Unlimited | No restrictions |
| Once Only | One submission per person |
| Repeatable | Allow multiple submissions |
| Custom Frequency | Set specific rules (e.g. once per day) |
Identification Methods
How FormHug identifies submitters for limits:
| Method | Description |
|---|
| Login | Based on user account |
| Device | Based on browser/device |
| IP Address | Based on network address |
For the most reliable limits, require login. Device and IP-based limits can be bypassed.
Custom Frequency Examples
- Once per day
- Once per week
- 3 times per month
- Custom time period
After Limit Reached
Decide what happens when a submitter reaches their limit:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Block Access | Prevent further submissions |
| View Only | Allow viewing but not submitting |
| Custom Message | Show a personalized message |
Common Configurations
One-Time Registration
For events or sign-ups where each person should only register once:
- Enable Login Required
- Set limit to Once Only
- After limit: show a custom message
Daily Feedback
For forms where you want daily input:
- Enable Custom Frequency
- Set to Once per day
- After limit: View Only so they can still see their submission
Open Survey
For surveys where you want maximum participation:
- Keep Open access
- Set Unlimited submissions
