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As handy as forms are, creating them from scratch can be a time-consuming process, especially if the forms are long or you are building forms for multiple websites. Luckily, Gravity Forms has a great form import\/export feature that will save you time if you ever want to add the same form to more than one site.<\/p>\n
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In today\u2019s article, we\u2019ll discuss exactly what you can do with the Gravity Forms import and export tool and who can benefit from using it. We\u2019ll also walk you through the process of importing and exporting forms, step-by-step. Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n
As mentioned earlier, Gravity Forms comes with a built-in import and export feature. This tool allows you to easily export all of your forms and import them into another site that\u2019s using Gravity Forms - ideal for anyone running multiple sites.<\/p>\n
Here are just some of the benefits of using the export\/import feature...<\/p>\n
The import and export tool is especially beneficial to web developers and agencies who typically recreate the same set of forms on all of their client websites.<\/p>\n
Instead of recreating forms from scratch every time, all you have to do is import the JSON file with the appropriate form and ensure all the data feeds are in place. You don\u2019t have to worry about missing settings or going back and forth to make sure you\u2019ve included all the necessary fields.<\/p>\n
And once a form has been imported to a new site, it can be fully customized within the form editor, ensuring that even though you haven't created the form from scratch, it still caters to the exact project requirements.<\/p>\n
This allows you to spend less time on technical details and more time on designing and developing other important features for your client website.<\/p>\n
To export a form you have already created, simply use the built-in Gravity Forms export feature. Here\u2019s how the process works...<\/p>\n
Start by logging into your WordPress dashboard and go to Forms > Import\/Export<\/strong> and\u00a0select the Export Forms<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n Your form export file will download in JSON format and you can use the Gravity Forms import feature to import them to another site. Let\u2019s take a look at how to do that next...<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve covered how to export forms with Gravity Forms, let\u2019s take a look at how you can import forms. Start by going to your WordPress dashboard and selecting Forms > Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On the page that loads, click the Import Forms<\/strong> tab. Then, press the Choose Files<\/strong> button and locate the forms you exported in the previous step. Once you've selected the file you want to import, press the Import<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n Here are a couple of important points to keep in mind when exporting and importing forms...<\/p>\n For more information on the import\/export processes, check out these articles from the Gravity Forms docs...<\/p>\n Other than that, once the forms are imported, they are ready to be added to the appropriate page on your site. However, be sure to go through the forms and customize them as necessary. This will help ensure that the form is relevant to that particular site, business, and their audience.<\/p>\n For example, you might want to add new fields or customize fields that contain different options so that they reflect what the business or website offers.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also need to go through the form settings and make sure that you set up any form feeds for add-ons that the the form uses, create a custom confirmation message<\/a> if required,\u00a0 and add any additional notifications<\/a> so that form submission notification emails reach the appropriate people.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re done customizing the form, all that\u2019s left to do is to embed it onto the page. To do this, go to Pages<\/strong> and locate the page that should contain your form. Press the Edit<\/strong> button to load the Gutenberg editor.<\/p>\n Click the +<\/strong> sign to add a new block and then select the Gravity Forms<\/strong> block. You can then select the correct form from the dropdown menu. Press Update<\/strong> to ensure the form is visible on your site.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve covered how you can export and import forms with Gravity Forms. This feature is not only handy when it comes to forms you already created, but it can also be used with our form templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of the benefits of Gravity Forms is that it includes a number of different form templates that you can use instead of building a form from scratch.<\/p>\n We have form templates for all kinds of forms; from simple contact forms to more advanced order and payment forms. To import one of these templates, all you have to do is download the JSON file and then follow the steps described above to import the template<\/a> into your site.<\/p>\n Once the template has been imported, you can then customize it to your liking, set up the add-on feeds, and add it to the appropriate page on your site.<\/p>\n As you can see, importing and exporting forms with Gravity Forms is a quick and easy process, helping you to re-use your forms and save much time and man power.<\/p>\n Any questions on the Gravity Forms<\/a> or the import and export feature? Share them in the comments below \u2014 we can\u2019t wait to read them!<\/p>\n Still don\u2019t have Gravity Forms<\/a>? Don\u2019t worry! Simply sign up for your own personalized free demo<\/a> and see for yourself how easy it is to import and export forms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to keep up-to-date with what's happening on the blog sign up for the Gravity Forms newsletter!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n ![\"Export](\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Export-Forms-1.png\")
You\u2019ll then have the option to select which forms you want to export. All you have to do is tick the boxes next to relevant forms to select them and then click the Export Forms<\/strong> button. You can also export all of the forms at once if you know that you\u2019re going to reuse all of them on other websites that you build.<\/p>\nHow to Import Forms In Gravity Forms<\/h2>\n
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Your form will import and you\u2019ll see a message at the top telling you the form import process was successful. You can then repeat the same steps to import all the other forms into your website, if you\u2019ve exported forms one-by-one.<\/p>\nImportant Info<\/h3>\n
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Customizing an Imported Form<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSave Time Importing Premade Form Templates<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nReady to Import And Export Forms With Gravity\u00a0Forms?<\/h2>\n
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