How to Send an Email Submission Confirmation to Form Respondents with OpnForm

Unlike many form builders that offer limited or rigid email features, OpnForm empowers you to go further—with fully customizable email confirmations that automatically send when someone submits your form. This keeps your audience informed, improves engagement, and builds trust with a professional post-submission experience.

With flexible settings, conditional triggers, and optional response summaries, OpnForm gives you control over how and when emails are sent—without needing extra tools or integrations.

Benefits of Email Submission Confirmations

🗣 Enhanced Communication

Automatically notify respondents that their submission has been received—reducing confusion and follow-up messages.

🎨 Customizable Messaging

Set the sender name, subject line, and body content to match your tone and brand.

🧾 Submission Summary (Optional)

Include the submitted answers so users have a clear record of what they sent.

🎯 Conditional Sending

Send confirmation emails only when specific rules are met—perfect for forms with multiple use cases.

How to Enable Email Confirmations in OpnForm

1. Open Your Form

Log into your OpnForm dashboard and go to your list of forms.

2. Select and Edit the Form

Click on the form you want to configure and open its settings.

3. Go to the “Email Notifications” Section

Head to the Integrations tab and select Email Notification.

4. Customize the Email

Personalize the sender name, subject line, and message body. Use variables to insert answers dynamically.

5. (Optional) Include Submission Details

Decide whether to attach the form responses inside the email.

6. (Optional) Set Conditions

Add filters or logic to send the email only when specific answers are selected.

7. Save and Publish

That’s it! Your form is now equipped to send confirmation emails automatically upon submission.

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Going Further – Related Features

Send Instant Notifications to Slack or Discord

Want to get notified the moment someone fills out your form? With OpnForm, you can also set up real-time alerts in Slack or Discord—making team collaboration and response time even faster.

Learn how to enable Slack & Discord notifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the email content?: Yes! You can set the sender name, subject, and message content to reflect your brand’s voice.
Can I include submission details in the confirmation email?: Absolutely. You can include a full summary of the user’s answers in the email.
Can I set conditions for sending confirmation emails?: Yes, you can apply conditional logic to decide when and to whom the emails are sent.