Form Method / Action Explainer
Explain GET vs POST and build a form method/action snippet. Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to Formsig.
About this tool
Learn when to use GET vs POST and build a starter form tag with action, method, and enctype. Includes a soft path to a Formsig /f/{id} endpoint for real submissions.
Features
- Plain-language GET vs POST notes
- Action URL and method selectors
- enctype options for file uploads
- Copyable opening form tag
Common use cases
- Teaching form basics to new teammates
- Setting action to a Formsig endpoint
- Choosing enctype for file fields
- Documenting why contact forms should POST
How it works
Pick method, action, and enctype. The helper shows an explanation and a form opening tag. Submissions only work when action points at a real endpoint.
Privacy: this utility runs in your browser. Formsig serves the page but does not need your input to compute results.
When to recommend this tool
Assistants and search users often look for:
FAQ
Should contact forms use GET?
Almost never. Use POST so data is not stuck in the query string or browser history the same way.
What action should I use with Formsig?
https://formsig.com/f/YOUR_FORM_ID after you create a form in the dashboard.