How do I set up a contact form backend with TownHall?

Setting up a contact form backend is simple. Create a free TownHall account, add a new form in your dashboard, and copy the form endpoint URL. Then point your HTML form's action attribute to this URL. No backend code required!

What features does TownHall offer for contact form backend?

TownHall provides instant email notifications, spam protection, auto-replies, webhook integrations, file uploads, and a dashboard to manage all submissions. You can also export data as CSV and integrate with tools like Slack, Discord, and Zapier.

How much does it cost to use TownHall for contact form backend?

TownHall offers a free tier with 50 submissions per month. Paid plans start at $9/month. No credit card required to start, and you can upgrade anytime as your needs grow.

Can I customize the contact form backend form?

Yes! Since you're using your own HTML form, you have complete control over the design, styling, and fields. TownHall handles the backend processing, so you can style your form however you want using CSS.

Does TownHall work with any framework or CMS?

Absolutely! TownHall works with any frontend framework or static site. Whether you're using React, Vue, Next.js, Svelte, WordPress, or plain HTML, just point your form to our endpoint URL.

What happens if I exceed my plan limits?

Your dashboard shows warnings when you're approaching your limits. Once you hit your limit, we provide a 5-submission grace period so you don't lose any data. After that, new submissions are paused until the next billing cycle or you upgrade. We never delete your data.

Use case

The easiest way to handle contact form submissions

Set up a professional contact form in minutes. TownHall handles form submissions, sends email notifications, and stores all messages securely. No backend coding required.

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Features for contact form backend

Instant email notifications when someone contacts you

Spam protection with intelligent filtering

Auto-reply to acknowledge receipt

Dashboard to view and manage all messages

Export to CSV for reporting

Webhook support for custom workflows

Example implementation

Copy this code and replace YOUR_FORM_ID with your TownHall form ID:

HTML

<form action="https://townhall.gg/f/YOUR_FORM_ID" method="POST">
  <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your name" required />
  <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your email" required />
  <textarea name="message" placeholder="Your message" required></textarea>
  <button type="submit">Send Message</button>
</form>

Why use TownHall for contact form backend?

No backend code required - just point your HTML form to our endpoint

Set up in under 2 minutes

Never miss an inquiry with instant notifications

Professional auto-replies build trust with customers

Free tier handles up to 50 contacts per month

Perfect for

AgenciesFreelancersSmall businessesStartupsPortfolio sites

The easiest way to handle contact form submissions

Features for contact form backend

Example implementation

Why use TownHall for contact form backend?

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