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Enable and Edit Public Submission Form

Configure Public Submission Forms for a Crowdsourced Map

Written by Lucia Diaz

Objective

This SOP explains how to enable and customize public submission forms for a map collection so users can suggest places, listings, or businesses. It also covers how to add a required Terms and Conditions checkbox to control submissions and improve compliance.

Key Steps

1. Open the Collection You Want to Edit 0:17

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  • Log in to your account.

  • In the left-hand panel, click Collections.

  • Select the specific collection you want to update.

  • Confirm you are editing the correct map or demo collection before making changes.

2. Open the Public Submissions Settings 0:27

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  • In the selected collection, click Public Submissions.

  • This section controls whether visitors can submit new places to your map.

  • Use this area to configure how submissions are handled and displayed.

3. Enable Public Submissions and Set Approval Rules 0:36

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  • Toggle Public Submissions on so the form accepts entries.

  • Decide whether submissions should require approval before appearing on the map.

  • If approval is needed, keep the approval toggle on.

  • If you want submissions to be added automatically, toggle approval off.

4. Customize the Form Content and Submission Messages 0:58

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  • Review the live preview on the right side of the screen.

  • Edit the following form elements as needed:

    • Title

    • Description text

    • Submission button text

    • Success message shown after submission

  • Make sure the wording is clear and matches the purpose of the form.

5. Add a New Field for Terms and Conditions 1:15

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  • Click Add Field to create a new form field.

  • Enter the field name as Terms and Conditions.

  • Change the field type from text to Checkbox.

  • Click Add Field again to save the new field.

6. Configure the Terms and Conditions Checkbox 1:36

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  • Select the newly added Terms and Conditions field.

  • Edit the field text so it clearly explains what the user is agreeing to.

  • Add the full terms, policy language, or consent statement in the field content area.

  • If needed, set up conditional logic for the field.

7. Make the Checkbox Required Before Submission 1:48

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  • Turn on the Required setting for the Terms and Conditions checkbox.

  • This ensures users must check the box before they can submit the form.

  • Use this setting when you need explicit agreement or opt-in confirmation.

8. Verify the Form Preview and Required Indicator 2:21

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  • Review the preview on the right side to confirm the checkbox appears correctly.

  • Check that the required star or indicator is visible.

  • Confirm the checkbox must be selected as Yes before submission is allowed.

  • Verify the terms text displays exactly as intended.

9. Final Review Before Publishing 2:36

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  • Confirm the public submission form is enabled.

  • Verify approval settings match your workflow.

  • Ensure the form title, button text, success message, and checkbox wording are accurate.

  • Save or publish changes so the updated form is available to users.

Cautionary Notes

  • Do not enable public submissions unless you are ready to receive user-generated entries.

  • If approval is turned off, submissions may be added automatically, so review settings carefully.

  • Make sure the Terms and Conditions text is clear, complete, and legally approved before publishing.

  • If the checkbox is marked required, users will not be able to submit unless they select it.

  • Always verify the preview before saving to avoid publishing incorrect form text or settings.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Draft your Terms and Conditions text before editing the form to speed up setup.

  • Use concise, user-friendly wording for the title, button text, and success message.

  • Keep approval enabled if you want to review submissions for quality control.

  • Test the form after publishing to confirm the submission flow works as expected.

  • Reuse a standard Terms and Conditions statement across collections when appropriate.

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