---
title: "Building a Form"
date: 2026-04-04
author: "Bojan Josifoski"
url: https://samplehq.io/support/building-a-form/
description: "The form builder is a visual tool for creating sample request forms. It shows a settings panel on the left and a live preview on the right so you can"
---

# Building a Form

The form builder is a visual tool for creating sample request forms. It shows a settings panel on the left and a live preview on the right so you can see changes as you make them.

## How to create a form

- Go to **Sample Requests > Forms** in the sidebar.

- Click **Create Form**.

- Give the form a name (internal only, not shown to visitors).

- Configure the form settings in the left panel.

- Preview how the form looks in the right panel.

- Save the form.

## Form settings

- **Fields:** Choose which fields to include (name, email, company, phone, address, sample preferences, message).

- **CRM routing:** If your CRM is connected, configure whether submissions should create or update contacts in your CRM.

- **Spam protection:** Enable spam filtering settings.

- **Design theme:** Select a visual theme for the public form (Classic, Bold, Minimal, or Catalog).

## Form configuration

Forms are stored as JSON configuration, making them flexible and easy to version. The builder handles the JSON for you through its visual interface.