How can we redirect users based on their input in the signup form using Webflow?
TL;DR
- Create a Webflow form with identifiable input fields and assign a unique ID to the form wrapper.
- Add custom JavaScript in the Page Footer to prevent default submission, read the input value (e.g., from a dropdown), and redirect users using conditional logic with window.location.href.
To redirect users based on their input in a signup form using Webflow, you’ll need to integrate custom JavaScript since conditional form redirection isn't a built-in Webflow feature.
1. Set Up Your Form in Webflow
- Create a form using Webflow’s native Form block.
- Add input fields as needed. For conditional logic, use something like a Dropdown, Radio Button, or Text Field that determines where users are redirected.
- Ensure each input has a clear and unique
Nameattribute (set in the Element Settings panel).
2. Add a Unique ID to the Form
- Select the form wrapper and assign a unique ID (e.g.,
signup-form) in the Element Settings panel.
3. Inject Custom JavaScript Code
- Go to Page Settings or the Page Footer Custom Code section in Project Settings > Custom Code.
- Add a
<script>tag with conditional logic that: - Prevents default submission
- Reads the input value
- Redirects based on logic
Example (not raw HTML—provided inline as a concept):
- Check for a dropdown option (e.g., "student" vs. "professional")
- Use
window.location.hrefto redirect to the appropriate page.
4. Example Behavior Logic
Let’s say users select from a Dropdown called user-type:
- If “student” is selected → redirect to
/student-dashboard - If “professional” is selected → redirect to
/pro-dashboard
The script might look like this (in concept):
Add this to the Page Footer:
- Check
document.getElementById('signup-form') - On submit, use
event.preventDefault() - Get
document.querySelector('[name="user-type"]').value - Use conditional
if...elseand setwindow.location.href = "/desired-page"
5. Test Thoroughly
- Make sure the redirect works after the form is submitted.
- Check that the right value is read from the dropdown or other input.
- Use browser dev tools to troubleshoot if necessary.
Summary
To redirect users based on form input in Webflow, create a form with identifiable fields, then use custom JavaScript to intercept the submission, check the input value, and redirect the user accordingly. Webflow does not currently support conditional redirects natively, so custom code is required.