Form duplication

Free feature

Form duplication is available to all Fomr users.

Duplicating a form creates an exact copy that you can modify independently. This is useful when you need a variation of an existing form or want to preserve a form’s structure while making significant changes.

When to duplicate a form

Duplication is helpful in several scenarios:

Creating variations. You need a similar form with minor differences, like a survey for different departments or regions.

Testing changes. You want to experiment with significant changes without affecting your live form.

Seasonal updates. You’re running a recurring form (like an annual survey) and want to preserve the previous version.

Starting from existing work. A form you’ve built is close to what you need for a new project.

Tip

For forms you plan to reuse frequently, consider saving them as templates instead of duplicating each time.

How to duplicate a form

1. Open the form you want to duplicate

2. Click Settings in the right sidebar

3. Find the Duplicate form option

4. Enter a name for the new form

5. Click Duplicate to create the copy

The new form opens automatically in the editor, ready for you to customize.

What gets duplicated

When you duplicate a form, the copy includes:

Included	Not included
All pages and structure	Responses and submissions
All components and settings	Publishing status
Question text and descriptions	Version history
Design and theme settings	Notification configurations
Component configurations	Custom domain settings
Required field settings	Form URL (new URL assigned)

Understanding the copy

The duplicated form is completely independent from the original:

• Changes to the duplicate don’t affect the original
• Changes to the original don’t affect the duplicate
• Each form has its own responses, settings, and URL
• Both forms can be published simultaneously

After duplicating

Once you’ve duplicated a form:

1. Review the form structure in the editor

2. Make any necessary changes to questions or settings

3. Update the design if needed for the new context

4. Configure notifications for the new form

5. Preview and test the form

6. Publish when ready to start collecting responses

Note

Duplicated forms start as drafts. You’ll need to publish the new form before it can accept responses.

Duplication vs. templates

Both duplication and templates help you create forms faster, but they serve different purposes:

Feature	Duplication	Templates
Best for	One-time copies	Reusable starting points
Access	From form settings	From Templates page
Organization	Creates another form	Stored in template library
Sharing	Individual form	Available to team

Use duplication when:

• You need a quick copy of a specific form
• You’re creating a one-off variation
• You want to preserve a form before major changes

Use templates when:

• You’ll create multiple forms with the same structure
• You want to standardize forms across your team
• You’re building a library of reusable form designs

Best practices

Rename immediately. Give your duplicated form a clear, distinct name right away to avoid confusion with the original.

Review before publishing. Always review the duplicated form to ensure all content is appropriate for its new purpose.

Update form-specific content. Check for any text that references the original form’s context (dates, event names, etc.) and update accordingly.

Configure settings fresh. Review notification settings and other configurations, as these may need adjustment for the new form’s purpose.

Clean up unused forms. If you duplicate forms frequently for testing, remember to archive or delete forms you no longer need.

Frequently asked questions

Does duplicating affect the original form?

No. The original form remains completely unchanged. The duplicate is an independent copy.

Are responses copied when I duplicate?

No. Responses are never copied. The duplicated form starts fresh with zero responses.

Can I duplicate a form multiple times?

Yes. You can duplicate any form as many times as you need.

Can I duplicate archived forms?

Yes. You can restore an archived form and then duplicate it, or duplicate it directly if the option is available.

Is there a limit to how many forms I can create through duplication?

No. Since Fomr offers unlimited forms, you can duplicate as many times as needed.

Troubleshooting

Duplicate option not visible

• Ensure you have edit permissions for the form
• Check that you’re in the Settings panel
• Refresh the page if the option doesn’t appear

Duplicate form missing content

• Verify the original form has the expected content
• Check if any components failed to copy (rare)
• Contact support if content is consistently missing

Can’t find the duplicated form

• Check your forms dashboard for the new form name
• Look for recently created forms
• The duplicate should open automatically after creation