action
attribute.You cannot send a custom embedded form with an external action
attribute to the Webflow backend (also known as Webflow's native form handling system).
action
attribute generated by Webflow, and must not include a custom form action URL if you want it to submit into the Webflow Forms tab.<form>
tag in an Embed element), you bypass Webflow’s form engine.action
attribute prevents the form from posting to Webflow servers.If you need a custom form or want to integrate with an external service, consider these options:
_wf_form_id
and other hidden fields, and send an XHR request to Webflow’s submission endpoint—but note that this is not officially supported and could break if Webflow changes their API.You cannot use a custom embedded form with an external action
and expect it to submit to the Webflow backend. To use Webflow's form handling, you must use the built-in form component without overriding its action
. For full customization, use external processors or integrate via JavaScript and APIs.