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title: Direct Forms
slug: direct-forms
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createdAt: 2024-04-18T19:30:23.941Z
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In addition to attaching Forms to Events, Prices, or other items in Ludus, you can also share a direct link to a Form. These **Direct Forms** can be shared via URL or QR code and are incredibly helpful if you are trying to collect information and data without attaching the Form to something. 

Once shared, you will be able to access and export all of the **Direct Form **entries from your account.

## Create a Form

If you have not yet created a Form, see [Create a Form](docId:1a454rm5HEBLE7T3zFDVS) and it will bring you through the process.

## Get the Direct Share Link

There are 2 locations to find the Direct Share Link for a Form.

### Forms Page Share Link

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Navigate to **More** (at the top of the admin panel) -> **Forms**.
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Once there, select Share (next to the Form).

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:::WorkflowBlockItem
From here, you will see a pop-up with the URL and the QR code. Both can be shared as needed!

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### Individual Form Page Share Link

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Navigate to **More** (at the top of the admin panel) -> **Forms**.
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Once there, select the **3 dots** (next to the Form you wish to access) -> **Settings**. 

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On the Settings page for that **Form**, you can select the **Share** tab (at the top right corner).

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In the Share pop-up, you can copy the URL or QR code and share it as needed.
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It is important to share all Links as they are shown on your Share page. Adding the "www" prefix to a link in Ludus will prevent your link from working.
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## What can I use the Direct Form for?

Direct Forms and their Entries have a wide variety of uses!

These include, but are not limited to:

- Share a survey via Ludus [Campaigns](docId:-5-8jmdmCWSpEeBrYk3zi).
- Gather data for an upcoming performance.
  - See [Event Messaging](docId\:vpX6kn4nPrrKwFecY_A5D) for ways to email your patrons before an event.
- Share out post-event surveys.
  - See [Automations](docId\:ui0FuSDLVG262MhDiMkvW) for more post-event email information.
- Get audience feedback or interest in upcoming events.
- Feel out interest in special events.
- Check-in with and survey Volunteers via [Volunteer Management](docId\:wuvALGBbjVlTFLyS2yhvx).
- Survey interest in [Classes](docId\:mCmJOktoxJnjWXDqdt-ev) that you might want to offer.

The possibilities are endless and all the information can easily be accessed and exported via CSV at any time!