Form Encryption in Online Forms

Form Encryption is an advanced security feature that protects every submission with a secret access code you control. It is built for organizations collecting personal identifiers, confidential records, or any data that demands strict privacy.

Org-level control

Super admins gate the feature organization-wide. Form-level encryption is only possible after that first switch is flipped.

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Access code protected

Each encrypted form has its own 6-character alphanumeric code. Even admins need it to view form data.

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Restricted by design

Notifications, exports, integrations, and webhooks are locked down by default to prevent data leakage.

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Getting encryption on - Two levels, one flow.

1. Enable at the organization level

2. Configure on a specific form

3. Set a 6-character access code

4. Set data access permissions

Your code, your control.

From recovering a forgotten code to sharing access with the right people, you stay in charge of who sees that, always.

  • Forgot the code? Get it via email.

    No need to panic. Your registered email has you covered.

  • Share with collaborators from the Share panel.

    Loop in teammates without the back-and-forth.

  • 5 wrong attempts lock access that admins can unlock.

    Admin can review and unlock users at anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. After the feature is enabled at the organization level, form owners can choose which forms require encryption. This lets you secure forms that collect sensitive data without affecting the rest of your forms.

Yes. Administrators and form owners can manage encryption settings based on their permissions. We recommend carefully reviewing your security and compliance requirements before making changes to encryption settings.

Zoho Forms limits incorrect access attempts to 5. After five unsuccessful attempts, access is temporarily locked and can only be restored by an administrator, helping prevent brute-force attacks.

Each encrypted form is protected by its own 6-character alphanumeric access code. Users who need to view encrypted submissions must enter this code. Without it, the encrypted data cannot be accessed.

What better day to start protecting data that matters?