A test submission allows you to walk through your submission form as if you were an applicant. The purpose of a test submission is to assess the applicant’s experience—ensuring that every question is clear and comprehensive, the form flows logically, and all functionality works as intended. It’s essential to verify that visibility conditions are correctly set, the appropriate pages appear, and you can navigate the form efficiently. After completing the test submission, check that the submission confirmation email is sent and, if the form is not completed, watch for the incomplete submission reminder email. Both emails are triggered based on the settings in the email notifications page.
How to Complete a Test Submission
Step 1: Open the Event Microsite in a Private Window
Open your event’s microsite in an incognito or private browser window. This is crucial to prevent your device from recognizing your admin credentials during testing.
Step 2: Create a Test Account
On the microsite, select the "Create an Account" option. Fill out all required fields in the account creation form.
Optional: Modify Your Email Address for TestingTo prevent the system from recognizing an email address you've used before, modify it by adding a plus sign, capital letter, or number.Example: test@reviewr.com → test+Training123@reviewr.comYou can use this modified email as both the username and password for testing purposes.
Note: This trick may not work with all email providers, but it's worth trying to avoid the need for multiple separate email accounts during testing.
Step 3: Submit Your Test Account
Once the account form is complete, click "Submit" to proceed to the submission form.
Step 4: Begin Testing the Submission Form
Use the form as if you were a real applicant. Focus on the following areas:
Ensure all required fields must be completed before continuing.
Confirm that the form’s flow and page logic function as expected.
Test visibility conditions to ensure pages and questions appear correctly.
Step 5: Test Specific Field Types
Text Boxes: Check that character limits are enforced and required fields are correctly marked.
File Uploads: Ensure the required setting is active, correct file types are accepted, and the correct number of files can be uploaded.
Multiple Choice Questions: Attempt to submit the form without selecting an answer to verify that the required setting prevents submission when unanswered.
Step 6: Submit and Review Your Test Submission
After testing, click "Submit" to finalize your test. Review the completed submission for accuracy and functionality.
Step 7: Verify Email Notifications (if enabled)
Check that the submission confirmation email is received.
If the form is not completed, ensure the incomplete submission reminder email is sent as expected.
Note: Both emails depend on settings configured in the Email Notifications section.
For a visual walkthrough, check out our guided content here.