Zoho Forms allows you to generate prefill URLs using the Field Alias - Prefill URL option. However, this method requires configuring field aliases manually for each field, and once a prefill URL is generated, it cannot be saved for future use. With the Static Prefill URLs option, you can generate, store, and manage multiple prefill URLs for future use without needing to regenerate them each time.
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Field Alias - Prefill URL | Static Prefill URLs | |
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Need for field aliases
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Required for each field to assign prefilled values.
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Not required. You can directly map fields to prefill values.
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Saving prefilled URLs | Cannot save URLs for future use. Needs to be regenerated every time. | Prefill URLs are stored and can be reused or modified later. |
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URL length | Field aliases and values are appended to the URL, making it long. | URL remains the same, even when fields are mapped to new prefill values. |
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Data security | Prefilled values are visible in the URL. | Prefilled values are securely stored and not exposed in the URL. |
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Effect of field mapping changes | Changes require generating a new URL. | Changes can be updated without modifying the existing URL. |
Update prefill values without changing the generated link.
For example, if you originally prefilled a form with:
Later, if you want to update it to:
You can do this with the Static Prefill URLs option, and the URL remains unchanged.
To generate a shortened prefill URL,
In your form builder, navigate to Settings > Prefill > Static Prefill URLs.
Click on Shorten Prefill URL.
To generate, scan, and download a QR code:
In your form builder, navigate to Settings > Prefill > Static Prefill URLs.
Hover over the desired prefill URL, click on Generate QR Code, and scan it to access the form instantly.
Click Download QR Code. The QR code will be downloaded in .png format.
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