How to Build your first form from scratch on Typeform
Sign up for a free Typeform account, click Create a new form and select Start from scratch, add questions via the + button, customize with themes and settings, then preview, test, and publish your form. This beginner task takes 15-30 minutes using the drag-and-drop editor. Common issues like AI failures resolve by manual addition.
Prerequisites
- Free Typeform account (sign up via Google, Microsoft, or email)
- Web browser (desktop recommended for full features)
- Prepared question text or images (optional, compress images first)
- No prior experience needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Access Create Form Option
Select Start from Scratch
Name Your Form
Untitled form) and enter a descriptive name like Customer Feedback Survey. This automatically updates the form's title property.[1][3]Customize Welcome Screen
Hi! Welcome to your first Typeform., add a subtitle, customize button text (default: Start), and upload a background image via the Media tab. Default: plain background, no image.[4]Add First Question
What's your name? and toggle Required if needed (off by default).[4][5]Configure Question Properties
Type your name here), enable Validation for email/number types, and attach media via Background or Image tabs. Defaults: empty placeholder, no attachments, standard theme.[4]Add More Questions
Set Form Settings
Questions remaining, off by default), and Ending message with custom Thank you screen, text, or redirect URL. Defaults: publicly shareable, no password.[3][4]Apply a Theme
Preview, Test, and Publish
<button> snippet).[4][6]Common Issues & Troubleshooting
AI form generation fails or produces irrelevant questions
Switch to Start from scratch or Add form elements manually; use specific prompts like Create a 5-question customer feedback form if retrying AI.[1][2][5]
Questions not saving or form stuck in edit mode
Check required fields, refresh the page, or ensure stable internet; save manually via top bar and avoid browser extensions.[1]
Images/videos not uploading or slowing editor
Compress files first (under 10MB), use supported formats (JPG/PNG/MP4), or switch to default backgrounds.[3][4]
Logic jumps not working in preview
Verify Logic map in sidebar, test each branch, and republish after changes.[4][6]
Form exceeds free plan limits (10 questions/100 responses)
Upgrade to paid plan or simplify form; delete unused blocks to stay under limits.[1][3]