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    Legacy ONTRApages Opt-in Settings on Smart Form Blocks

    About Opt-in Settings

    Note: This article covers our legacy ONTRApages builder. For details on our newest Page builder, see this article.

     

    Applies to: All ONTRAPORT accounts.

    Opt-in settings on ONTRApages Smart Form blocks determine whether a user must confirm that they want to be added to your database.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Single Opt-in

    Single Opt-in is when a visitor fills out the form and clicks the submit button, they're added to your database and receive your emails with no further action required.

    Form settings are defaulted to this option. Once selected, choose the page that the visitor will see after filling out the ONTRAform in the Send contacts here section by selecting one of the following:

    • Default thank you page
    • Landing Page (ONTRApage)
    • Pop ONTRAform Lightbox
    • Custom URL (e.g.
    Double Opt-in

    Double Opt-inrequired is when a visitor needs to confirm their sign up. They are sent a confirmation email where they must click a link to confirm their desire to receive emails from you.

    1. Select your Confirmation Email: Use the pulldown menu to select the desired confirmation email. If you'd like to create a custom confirmation email, click here for instructions.
    2. Set the page visitors see after filling out the form: This page advises the visitor that they need to check their inbox and click the confirmation link to receive further communication from you. Under the "On submit, send visitors to the following page" section, select the confirmation page visitors will see once they fill out the form while waiting for the email with the confirmation link.  Choose from the following options:

      • Default Confirmation Page
      • Landing Page
      • Custom URL
    3. Send contacts who already opted-in to a different page: Mark this checkbox to create a smoother experience for those who have already opted-in to your database instead of misleading them into thinking they need to check their inbox again for a confirmation email.
    4. Send Contacts here: New contacts are directed to this page after clicking the link in the confirmation email or if the "Send contact who are already opted-in to a different page" checkbox is marked. Choose from the following options:

      • Default Confirmation Page
      • Landing Page
      • Pop ONTRAform Lightbox
      • Custom URL
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    Double Opt-in Optional

    Double Opt-in Optional is when a visitor fills out the form and clicks the submit button, they're added to your database and receive your emails. The contact is also sent a second email to click the link in the confirmation email. Follow the setup instructions above for Double Opt-in required.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Other Resources

    ONTRApages Basics:

    Selling Products and Leveraging Upsell Opportunities

    Publishing Your ONTRApages

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