How to Use Actions in Jotform App Builder

February 25, 2025

Jotform App Builder offers various Actions that enhance your app’s interactivity, making it more dynamic and user-friendly. By leveraging these actions, you can improve navigation, communication, and overall efficiency within your app.

Actions can be found in the settings of specific elements, such as the:

  • Card element
  • Button element
  • Image element

Below is an overview of the available Actions and how to configure them.

The Navigate to Page action lets you seamlessly redirect users to a relevant page within your app based on their selection. This enhances the user’s experience by guiding them to additional details, next steps, or specific content that matches their needs. Let’s do it:

  1. In App Builder, click on the Element.
  2. Then, click on the Gear icon on the right side to open the Properties window.
Click Element and Gear Icon of the Element in the Jotform App Builder
  1. Under the Action tab, in the Actions menu, select Navigate to Page.
  2. Now, in the Page dropdown menu, select the Page you want your users to navigate to.
Navigate to Page and Page dropdown menu in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder
  1. In the Include an Icon or Button section, select either Icon or Button to add one to the end of your element, and you’re all set.
Include an Icon or Button option in the Navigate to Page of the Action tab of Jotform App Builder

Note

  • Your app needs to have more than one page to use this action.
  • When selecting a page from the dropdown menu, you’ll also have the option to create a new page.

Visit URL Action

The Visit URL action redirects users to the link provided in the element properties. This is great for linking to your website, blog, or any external resource. Here’s how to do it:

  1. In App Builder, click on the Element.
  2. Then, click on the Gear icon on the right side to open the Properties window.
Click Element and Gear Icon of the Element in the Jotform App Builder
  1. Under the Action tab, in the Actions menu, select Visit URL.
  2. Now, add your target URL in the URL field.
Visit URL and Adding Link field in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder
  1. In the Include an Icon or Button section, select either Icon or Button to add one to the end of your element, and you’re all set.
Include an Icon or Button option in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder

Send Email Action

With the Send Email action, users can instantly open their device’s default email application with your email address prefilled in the “To” field. This simplifies the communication process, allowing users to contact you with a single click. Let’s do it:

  1. In App Builder, click on the Element.
  2. Then, click on the Gear icon on the right side to open the Properties window.
Click Element and Gear Icon of the Element in the Jotform App Builder
  1. Under the Action tab, in the Actions menu, select Send Email.
  2. By default, your email address will be prefilled in the Email Address field. To use a different email, just delete yours and add the other one.
Send Email and Recipient field in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder
  1. In the Include an Icon or Button section, select either Icon or Button to add one to the end of your element, and you’re all set.
Include an Icon or Button option in the Send Email of the Action tab of Jotform App Builder

Make Call Action

When you add the Make Call action to an element, users can contact you instantly with a single tap. Their device’s phone app will open with your number prefilled, allowing them to call without manually entering it. This is especially useful for customer support, inquiries, and appointment bookings, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free communication experience. Check the steps below to see how to enable it:

  1. In App Builder, click on the Element.
  2. Then, click on the Gear icon on the right side to open the Properties window.
Click Element and Gear Icon of the Element in the Jotform App Builder
  1. Under the Action tab, in the Actions menu, select Make Call.
  2. Now, add your Phone Number in the Phone field.
Make Call and Phone Number field in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder
  1. In the Include an Icon or Button section, select either Icon or Button to add one to the end of your element, and you’re all set.
Include an Icon or Button option in the Make Call of the Action tab of Jotform App Builder

Open Form Action

The Open Form action lets users access a relevant form with just one click, ensuring they reach the right form without any extra steps. Best of all, they can fill it out without ever leaving your app, creating a seamless and uninterrupted experience. Here’s how:

  1. In App Builder, click on the Element.
  2. Then, click on the Gear icon on the right side to open the Properties window.
Click Element and Gear Icon of the Element in the Jotform App Builder
  1. Under the Action tab, in the Actions menu, select Open Form.
  2. Then, click on Select a Form.
Open Form and Select a Form in the Action tab of Jotform App Builder
  1. Now, in the window that opens, select or search for the form that you want to add, and then click on Select Form at the bottom.
Click or Search Form in the Action tab of the Open Form Action in Jotform App Builder
  1. In the Include an Icon or Button section, select either Icon or Button to add one to the end of your element, and you’re all set.
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That’s it. Your actions are now set up and ready to go.

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