What types of fields can I use in IvyForms?

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IvyForms organizes its inputs into several field groups so you can quickly find the type of field you need when building a form. The main groups are General fields, Security fields, and Advanced fields. This overview explains what each group is used for and how they fit into your form structure.

 

 

When you create a new form, the General fields group is opened by default so you can start adding the most common field types right away.

What are general fields in IvyForms?

General fields are standard input types you will use in most forms. They collect everyday information such as names, contact details, addresses, and selections from lists. These fields are usually the first building blocks of any form you create.

 

• Fields for short text and messages, like Text and Paragraph.
• Contact fields, such as Email, Phone, and Website / URL.
• Structured inputs, including Number, Name, and Address.
• Choice fields like Radio button, Checkbox, and Dropdown.

 

Each general field type has its own detailed article that explains how it works, which options it includes, and how to configure it inside the builder. Use those articles when you want step by step guidance for a specific field.

What are security fields in IvyForms?

Security fields are focused on protecting your forms from spam and unwanted submissions. They help verify that a real person is filling out the form and can reduce automated or malicious traffic. Depending on your configuration, these fields can also support consent and compliance related checks.

 

Use security fields when you want to add an extra layer of protection to important forms, such as registration flows, contact requests that are exposed publicly, or forms that receive a high number of submissions. Each security field type has its own configuration options, covered in separate documentation pages.

What are advanced fields in IvyForms?

Advanced fields provide specialized input types that go beyond the basic text and selection fields. These fields help you collect structured data such as dates and times, protect sensitive information with passwords, or capture signatures directly inside the form. They are especially useful when you need more dynamic or formal inputs than what the General fields offer.

 

• Date – allows users to pick a specific calendar date using a date picker.
• Time – lets users choose a time value in a clear, standardized format.
• Password – collects sensitive information using hidden input characters.
• Signature – enables users to draw a signature directly inside the form.

 

These fields are typically added after you’ve set up the main structure of your form with general inputs. Each advanced field has its own configuration options, which are covered in dedicated documentation pages.

Where can I learn more about each IvyForms field?

This page is an overview of the main field groups in IvyForms. Each field type has its own dedicated article where you can find all configuration details, including its general options, advanced settings, and smart logic behavior.

 

To continue, open any field category on the left and select the field you want to learn more about. Each article covers how the field works, which settings it includes, and how to adjust its behavior inside the builder.

 

As you build more forms, you can combine general, security, and advanced fields to create layouts that match your workflow, while keeping everything organized into clear categories in the builder.