> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.acpt.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.acpt.io/forms/manage-forms.md).

# Manage forms

How to manage forms

### Enabling the form builder

First, you need to enable the form builder to use it.

Go to the [Content settings page](/settings/settings/content-settings.md), enable the form builder, and you are good to go.

### Create the first form

To create a new template, navigate to the form list.

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Click **Create Form** to open the form builder. The process is organized into four steps:

* [General settings](/forms/manage-forms/general-settings.md)
* [Submission limits](/forms/manage-forms/submission-limits.md)
* [CSS variables](/forms/manage-forms/css-variables.md)
* [Email settings](/forms/manage-forms/email-settings.md)

This step-by-step flow guides you through configuring your form from basic options to styling and notifications.

### Use the form on your website

After a form is created, a shortcode is automatically generated.

For example:

```php
[acpt_form id="2db51086"]
```

Use this shortcode to display the form where you need it.