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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

Submission Rules

Control who can submit and how often

Notifications

Set up email alerts for new submissions
Last modified on February 25, 2026