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Distributing Forms

Distributing Forms

Once your form is published, BuoyForms gives you multiple ways to share it with respondents — direct links, website embeds, QR codes, and pre-filled URLs.

Distribution options — link, embed, QR code, and access controls
The Share dialog with link, embed, and QR code options

Direct Link

Every published form gets a unique URL:

https://buoyforms.com/submit/{form-slug}
  1. 1

    Open Share

    Open your form in the builder and click Share in the top bar.

  2. 2

    Copy the link

    Copy the direct link and share it via email, chat, social media, or anywhere you'd share a URL.

Embedding in Your Website

Embed your form directly into any webpage. The embed script is lightweight (~5KB) and loads asynchronously — it won't slow down your site.

The form renders directly in the page flow, replacing a placeholder <div>.

<div id="buoyform-container"></div>
<script
  src="https://buoyforms.com/embed/buoy-form.min.js"
  data-form-id="YOUR_FORM_SLUG"
  data-container="#buoyform-container"
  async
></script>

Best for: landing pages, contact pages, knowledge bases.

  1. 1

    Get the code

    Click Share → Embed and choose your embed type (inline, popup, or full page).

  2. 2

    Copy and paste

    Copy the generated code snippet and paste it into your website's HTML where you want the form to appear.

  3. 3

    Verify

    Load the page in your browser and test the form to confirm it works correctly.

QR Code

Generate a scannable QR code for print materials.

  1. 1

    Generate

    Click Share → QR Code to generate a code that links to your form.

  2. 2

    Download

    Download the QR code as a PNG image.

  3. 3

    Print

    Add it to flyers, business cards, receipts, event signage, or product packaging.

Pre-Filling Fields

Auto-populate form fields using URL parameters. This creates a personalized experience — respondents see their info already filled in.

https://buoyforms.com/submit/my-form?email=user@example.com&company=Acme
  1. 1

    Set the parameter name

    Select a field in the builder. In Advanced Settings, set the Pre-fill parameter name (e.g., email, company, source).

  2. 2

    Build the URL

    Append ?parameter=value to your form URL. Chain multiple parameters with &.

  3. 3

    Share the personalized link

    Each recipient gets a URL with their data pre-filled.

Common use cases:

  • Pre-fill email from a CRM link
  • Pre-fill department from an internal portal
  • Track referral source with a hidden field (?source=newsletter)
  • Pre-fill customer name from a support ticket link

Access Control

Control who can fill out your form:

Setting Description
Public (default) Anyone with the link can submit
Password protected Respondents enter a password before accessing the form
Submission limits Set a maximum number of responses (e.g., 100 spots for an event)
Date range Automatically open and close the form on specific dates
Custom domain (Enterprise)

Enterprise plan customers can serve forms from their own domain (e.g., forms.yourcompany.com). This gives your forms a branded URL and keeps respondents on your domain.

Contact support to set up a custom domain.