Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I receive HTML form submissions by email without a backend?

Point your form's action attribute to https://api.easyformapi.com/submit, add a hidden access_key input, and every submission is delivered to your inbox instantly — no server, no PHP, no backend code required.

Is EasyFormAPI really free?

Yes. The free plan includes 250 form submissions per month with spam protection and email notifications. No credit card required. See all plans.

Does it work with React, Next.js and Vue?

Yes. Call the API endpoint from any onSubmit handler using fetch(). See guides for React, Next.js and Vue.

Do I need to configure an email server or SMTP?

No. EasyFormAPI handles email delivery on your behalf. You only need your EasyFormAPI access key.

What spam protection is included?

All plans include a honeypot filter. Pro plans additionally support hCaptcha and Google reCAPTCHA v3 verification. Spam protection docs.

Can I use EasyFormAPI with React?

Yes. Call the endpoint from your onSubmit handler using fetch(). No SDK required. See the React Contact Form API guide.

Does it work with Next.js App Router?

Yes. Use it from a Client Component's submit handler or from a Server Action. See the Next.js Form API guide.

Can I redirect after form submission?

Yes. Add <input type="hidden" name="_redirect" value="https://yoursite.com/thank-you" /> to your form.

Does EasyFormAPI support file uploads?

Yes. Pro plan. Set your form's enctype="multipart/form-data" and include <input type="file" name="attachment">. Files are attached to the email. See the file upload guide.

How do webhooks work?

Configure a webhook URL in your dashboard. EasyFormAPI sends a POST request with the submission data to your endpoint on every successful submission. Works with Slack, Zapier, Discord, Make and custom HTTP endpoints. Webhooks documentation.

Is EasyFormAPI GDPR compliant?

Yes. Data is encrypted at rest. A Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is available on Pro plans. See GDPR compliance.

What is EasyFormAPI's API endpoint?

https://api.easyformapi.com/submit — accepts POST requests with multipart/form-data or application/json.

Is there a free Web3Forms alternative?

EasyFormAPI is a free Web3Forms alternative with file uploads, webhooks, autoresponder emails and a developer dashboard. Compare EasyFormAPI vs Web3Forms.