# Settings

From the Form Settings screen you can configure:

**Form type** which can be changed at any time.

**Auto-submit** causes the form to submit immediately when the page loads, skipping the form view and going straight to the confirmation page. This is useful for single-click competition entries or opt-outs, where a hidden field sets a value in the database without the contact needing to do anything.

**Status** controls whether the form is active. Inactive forms will not accept submissions.

**Close date** automatically deactivates the form after a specified date.

**Source** sets the value recorded in the Source field for any new contacts added via this form.

**Form Access** controls who can access the form. Options include open access for anyone with the link, restriction to API use only, restriction to allowed IP addresses for the account, or a custom IP address whitelist.

**Layout** sets the visual layout applied to the form. See Layouts for more detail.

<figure><img src="/files/gBaPnq9C4RFGRJTn1KSt" alt="Screenshot of the Edit Form Settings screen showing fields for name, source, description, tags, form URL, layout, form type, auto-submit, status, close date, and form access."><figcaption><p>The Edit Form Settings screen, showing form details, settings, and access options.</p></figcaption></figure>


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