How to block form submission after the time expires?

  • Dusti Pardue
    Asked on April 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM

    Is there a way to put time limits on the forms? For example, I want to make it where they only have 30 minutes to complete the form for a contest. I dont want to limit the amount of submissions, just the time limit

  • Joseph JotForm Support
    Replied on April 17, 2025 at 3:12 AM

    Hi Dusti, 

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform support. Yes, adding a time limit to your form and blocking the submission when the time expires is possible. Here's how to do it:

    1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element in the top left corner.How to block form submission after the time expires? Image 1 Screenshot 60
    2. In the Widgets tab, search and select Global Countdown.How to block form submission after the time expires? Image 2 Screenshot 71
    3. Click on the Magic Wand icon next to the widget.How to block form submission after the time expires? Image 3 Screenshot 82
    4. In the right menu, set the limits and the action.How to block form submission after the time expires? Image 4 Screenshot 93

    After the time expires, the form is automatically blocked. Here's the result: How to block form submission after the time expires? Image 5 Screenshot 104

    Give it a try and let us know if you need any other help.

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