Your First Form

Let's create a simple contact form. This will take about 2 minutes.

Step 1: Open the form builder

1. Go to Fodo Forms in your WordPress admin menu
2. Click Add New to create a new form

Step 2: Name your form

Enter a title for your form at the top of the builder. This is for your reference only, visitors won't see it unless you choose to display it.

Example: "Contact Form"

Step 3: Add fields

The form builder opens with a blank canvas. Let's add some fields:

1. From the left sidebar, drag a Text field onto the canvas
2. Click the field to select it, then set the label to "Your Name"
3. Check Required in the field settings

Repeat this process to add:

• Email field → Label: "Email Address" → Required: Yes
• Textarea field → Label: "Message" → Required: Yes

Step 4: Configure settings

Click the Settings tab in the right panel:

1. Email Notifications: Enter your email address to receive submissions
2. Success Message: Customize the message shown after submission
3. Submit Button Text: Change if desired (default: "Submit")

Step 5: Save and publish

Click the Save button in the top right corner. Your form is now ready to use.

Step 6: Add to a page

Copy the shortcode shown below the form title:

[fodo_form id="1"]

Paste this shortcode into any page, post, or widget where you want the form to appear.

What's next?

• Displaying Forms - More ways to embed your form
• Form Builder Overview - Deep dive into the builder
• Field Types - Explore all available fields