Can I send a custom embedded form submission with form tags and an external form action to the Webflow backend?
TL;DR
- Webflow forms submit data directly through Webflow by default and do not support external form actions.
- Workarounds include using third-party services like Zapier or integrating with Webflow CMS API through custom scripts and API requests.
You want to know if you can send a custom embedded form with specific tags and an external form action to the Webflow backend. Let's explore this:
1. Understanding Webflow's Default Form Handling
- Webflow forms are typically handled natively by Webflow itself.
- They automatically submit data through Webflow's servers without additional configuration.
2. Limitations with External form Action
- Webflow does not natively support sending form data to its backend if you define an external form action.
- Custom HTML forms with external form actions will not be processed by Webflow’s infrastructure.
3. Possible Workarounds
- Zapier or Make (formerly Integromat): Integrate Webflow forms with third-party services like Zapier or Make to process form submissions externally and then send data back to Webflow if needed.
- Custom Scripts: Use JavaScript to capture form data locally, then send it to Webflow’s CMS or other external APIs.
4. Using Webflow’s CMS API
- If you need to send data back to Webflow, consider using the Webflow CMS API.
- This requires setting up an OAuth authentication and crafting API requests to create or update items in the CMS.
Summary
In summary, while you cannot use custom embedded forms with external actions to send data to Webflow’s backend, you can use workarounds like third-party services and APIs to handle and re-route form submissions.
