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Save TYPO3 Form Data with "forms2db"

With the system extension "forms", creating forms in TYPO3 is very simple. Unfortunately, by default, the data entered by users is not saved. This issue is resolved by our custom extension "forms2db".

Installation

Install the extension via Composer:

composer require wacon/forms2db

Setup

In the TYPO3 backend:

1. Navigate to Admin Tools > Maintenance
2. Run:
   • Analyze Database Structure
   • Flush TYPO3 and PHP Cache

Usage

After installation and setup, the following features are available:

1. New Finisher: "Save the Mail to the Database"

In your TYPO3 forms, the finisher "Save the Mail to the Database" becomes available. This allows user-submitted data to be stored in the database.

2. Module: "Forms results"

A new backend module "Forms results" is added:

• Export submitted data in CSV format
• Process the data in external tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel)

3. Data Deletion

You can manually delete stored form entries via the Forms results module.

4. Automatic Deletion (Privacy Recommendation)

To comply with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), we recommend setting up automatic data deletion using the TYPO3 Scheduler.

Use the following scheduler task:

• Task name: Table garbage collection

This will regularly clean up stored form data according to your configured retention policies.

For more information see: https://www.wacon.de/typo3-service/forms2db.html