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Form Scheduling

Control exactly when your forms open and close. Set start dates, deadlines, and countdown timers — your forms accept submissions only when you want them to.

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Date Settings
Opens on
Jul 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Form opens automatically
Closes on
Aug 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Form closes automatically
Countdown Timer
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Start Date

Schedule When Your Form Opens

Set a future start date and your form stays locked until that exact moment. Visitors who arrive early see a clean "not yet open" message instead of a broken page. Perfect for event registrations, product launches, or application periods that need to open on a specific date and time.

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Submissions begin on Jul 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Deadline

Auto-Close Forms After a Deadline

Set an expiration date and your form automatically stops accepting submissions when the deadline passes. No manual intervention needed — the form closes itself on schedule. Respondents who arrive late see a clear "form closed" message. Ideal for application deadlines, contest entries, survey windows, and limited-time offers.

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The submission deadline was Aug 24, 2026.
Countdown Timer

Add a Live Countdown Timer to Your Form

Display a visible countdown timer directly on your form. Respondents see exactly how much time they have left — days, hours, minutes, and seconds ticking down in real time. Creates urgency for limited-time offers, drives faster completion for surveys, and enforces time limits for quizzes and assessments.

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Built for Every Deadline

From event registrations to timed assessments, form scheduling works for any use case that needs a defined submission window.

Event Registration

Open registration on a specific date and auto-close when capacity is reached or the event starts. No late signups, no manual cutoffs.

Application Deadlines

Set a hard deadline for job applications, scholarship submissions, or grant proposals. The form closes at midnight — no exceptions.

Survey Windows

Run your survey for exactly two weeks, then auto-close. Collect clean data within a defined period for consistent research results.

Contest & Giveaway Entries

Open entries on launch day and close when the contest ends. The countdown timer creates urgency and drives more submissions.

Timed Quizzes & Exams

Give respondents a fixed time to complete an assessment. The countdown timer ticks on screen, and the form auto-submits when time runs out.

Limited-Time Offers

Attach a countdown timer to a lead capture form for flash sales or early-bird pricing. Visible urgency drives higher conversion rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set a deadline on an online form?
In FormBuilder, open your form settings and click the scheduling icon. Pick a deadline date and time — the form will automatically stop accepting submissions when that moment arrives. No add-ons or code required.
Can I schedule a form to open at a specific time?
Yes. Set a start date in the scheduling panel and your form stays locked until that exact date and time. Visitors who arrive early see a clean "not yet open" message.
What happens when a form expires?
When a form passes its deadline, it automatically stops accepting new submissions. Visitors see a professional "form closed" message with the deadline date. Existing submissions are preserved and accessible in your dashboard.
Can I add a countdown timer to my form?
Yes. FormBuilder has a built-in countdown timer that displays directly on the form. Set the duration in days, hours, and minutes — respondents see it ticking down in real time.
Does form scheduling work with all plans?
Yes. Start dates, deadlines, and countdown timers are available on every plan, including the free plan.
Can I combine a start date and end date on the same form?
Yes. Set both a start date and a deadline to create a submission window. The form opens automatically on the start date and closes on the deadline — everything in between accepts responses.

¿Cómo funciona la programación de formularios?

La programación de formularios te permite controlar exactamente cuándo un formulario acepta respuestas. Estableces una fecha de apertura, una de cierre o ambas, y FormBuilder aplica el período automáticamente — antes de la apertura o después del cierre, los visitantes ven un mensaje claro en lugar del formulario. Así los plazos se gestionan solos: las inscripciones a un evento se cierran a medianoche sin que nadie tenga que quedarse despierto para despublicar el formulario, y las convocatorias se abren justo cuando sale el anuncio. La programación funciona junto con todas las demás funciones, así que un formulario programado puede seguir aceptando pagos, enviando notificaciones y alimentando el panel de analíticas mientras está activo. Cambiar el período más adelante toma segundos, y reabrir un formulario cerrado es un simple interruptor, no una reconstrucción. Los usos típicos incluyen plazos de inscripción, campañas de feedback por tiempo limitado, convocatorias con fechas límite estrictas y formularios de pedidos de temporada — en cualquier caso donde el cuándo pueden responder las personas importa tanto como el qué les preguntas.

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Set start dates, deadlines, and countdown timers in minutes. Free to use — no credit card required.

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