How to update a page on form submission?

Sometimes you might want your form submission to edit an existing Notion database entry or record instead of creating a new one. For instance, if you created an attendance form, having your guests to be able to update their participation can be really useful.

Here's how to set this up:

1. In the form editor, click on "Settings" from the top of the page then go to the Submission Settings" section
2. Click on the "Database Submission Action" field, and select "Update Record"

3. Another input appears below, named "Property to check on update". Use this input to select the list of fields we will use to look for an existing record/page. For instance, if you select only the "Email" column, we will try to find a record/page in your database that contains the same value as the email submitted in your form.

5. Save and try by submitting your forms with the same content within the selected columns. Instead of creating multiple records/pages, only one will be created and updated.

Troubleshooting Tip:
If the selected property is hidden in your database, the system won't be able to find a match or update the record properly. Ensure the property (e.g., "Email") is visible in your database. To fix this:

1. Go to your Notion database.
2. Locate the selected property.
3. Make the property visible by unhiding it.

Once the property is visible, the system will correctly use it to match and update the record.

Updated on: 22/01/2025