Waitlist Signup Form

A focused signup form for collecting waitlist interest before a product launch. Minimal fields (email + optional name) to maximize conversion. Includes a clear value proposition area above the form. Perfect for landing pages, coming-soon pages, or beta signup flows.

Waitlist Signup Form preview

Template Code

HTML
<form action="https://app.formwit.com/api/s/YOUR_FORM_ID" method="POST"
  style="max-width:400px;margin:0 auto;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;text-align:center">
  <h2 style="margin:0 0 4px;font-size:22px;font-weight:700">Join the Waitlist</h2>
  <p style="margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;color:#6b7280">Be the first to know when we launch.</p>

  <div style="margin-bottom:12px">
    <input type="text" id="name" name="name" placeholder="Your name (optional)"
      style="width:100%;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box" />
  </div>

  <div style="margin-bottom:16px">
    <input type="email" id="email" name="email" placeholder="you@example.com" required
      style="width:100%;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box" />
  </div>

  <input type="text" name="_gotcha" style="display:none" tabindex="-1" autocomplete="off" />

  <button type="submit"
    style="width:100%;padding:12px;background:#4f46e5;color:white;border:none;border-radius:8px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer">
    Join Waitlist
  </button>
  <p style="margin:12px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#9ca3af">No spam. We'll only email you when we launch.</p>
</form>

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Use cases

  • Pre-launch product landing pages
  • Beta testing signups
  • Coming-soon pages
  • Early access programs

Customization tips

  • Change the heading and subtext to match your product's value proposition
  • Remove the name field for a single-field signup (email only) to maximize conversion
  • Add a hidden field like <input type="hidden" name="source" value="homepage"> to track where signups come from
  • Change the button color to match your brand

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Frequently asked questions

How many waitlist signups can I collect for free?

The FormWit free plan allows 100 submissions per month. For high-traffic launch pages, upgrade to Starter (10,000/month) or Pro (100,000/month).

Can I export the waitlist?

Yes. Export all submissions as CSV from the FormWit dashboard. Use it to import into your email marketing platform when you're ready to launch.

Can I show a custom message after signup?

Add a hidden field <input type="hidden" name="_redirect" value="https://yoursite.com/thank-you"> to redirect to a custom thank-you page.

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