Workflow: Prefill submission ID to the assigned form

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    edyefb7
    Asked on September 19, 2025 at 1:29 AM

    I have a simple workflow set up where a request is made using the first form and if approved, a payment form link is sent. I know I have the ability to pre-fill data on the payment form using the first form's data via the Payment Form Properties panel, but I didn't see the Submission ID from the first form as an available field. Is there a way to populate a field on the payment form with the original Submission ID?

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    Chris_L JotForm Support
    Replied on September 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM

    Hi edyefb7,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. Unfortunately, it's currently not possible to prefill the submission ID. Although that feature isn’t available yet, you can work around it by adding the Unique ID widget to your form. The Unique ID widget lets you attach an alphanumeric code to every form submission you receive. Let’s do it:

    1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page.
    2. In the Form Elements menu, under the Widgets tab, enter Unique ID in the search bar, and drag and drop the widget to your form.
      Workflow: Prefill submission ID to the assigned form Image 1 Screenshot 30
    3. Click on the Gear icon, and configure the widget to your preference.
      Workflow: Prefill submission ID to the assigned form Image 2 Screenshot 41

    Now, you can prefill the Unique ID widget to the form in your Workflow.

    Reach out again if you need any other help.

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    edyefb7
    Replied on September 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM

    That will work. Just needed something that was a key identifier. Thank you!

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