# Lead Collection Form Fields

## Predefined Fields

Create your own custom field OR pick a predefined field to auto-fill its corresponding values.

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## Collection Method

Select the method used for collecting data.

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### In Form Collection

This will create a custom form that is shown to users before a conversation is started with a chatbot.

### In Chat Collection

This will train the AI chatbot to ask the user these questions inside the chat conversation.&#x20;

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## Field Label

Enter the label to be displayed for the field and will be shown to users.

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## Field Key

An auto-generated unique key for the field. This will be used as a key in lead collection data, e.g., 'first\_name'. (Not shown to users)

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## Field Type

Select the type of the field. (This is only for form based questions)

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## Field Placeholder

Enter placeholder text to be displayed in the field.  (This is only for form based questions)

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## Field Order

Enter a positive integer to determine the display order of this field in the form. Fields with lower numbers will appear first. (This is only for form based questions)

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## Is Required

Check if the field is mandatory. (This is only for form based questions)

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## Example of In Chat Lead Questions

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## Example of In Form Lead Questions

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