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Client intake forms

Collect the client information you need before the work begins.

Create shareable intake forms for onboarding and project requirements, send a public link, or attach a form to a proposal. Available on Independent and above.

Forms

Send a form to a client and collect their answers in their portal.

FormClientStatusFieldsResponsesLast edited
Client intake
Tell us a little about you and the work, so the first call is a useful one.
Henry WilsonLive701 week ago
Form builder overview

Shareable intake forms for cleaner client onboarding.

Collect what you need before the work starts through a public link or alongside a proposal.

Forms Delivered
Through the Portal

Intake forms live in the same branded portal as proposals, invoices, and messages — so clients always know where to find their work.

Customizable
Field Types

Short text, long text, dropdowns, file uploads, checkboxes, and URL fields. Build forms that match the information you actually need.

Form7 fields

Client intake

Tell us a little about you and the work, so the first call is a useful one.

HW
✓
Response Status Awaiting Response
How it works

3 Simple Steps

1Create and customize your form
2Send or share a public link
3Client fills & submits in portal

Automatic Collection

Responses flow into Kwill automatically when clients submit — no manual follow-up needed.

Professional delivery

A Polished Client Experience

Clients see a clear, branded form in your portal — no chasing email threads or confusing spreadsheet links.

Form sent

Client receives the form link in their portal.

Form submitted

Client fills out every field and submits.

Responses collected

Answers appear in Kwill, ready to review.

One Portal Link

Proposals, invoices, forms, and messages — all in one branded portal the client bookmarks once.

Standalone intake workflow

Build → Share link → Collect answers

Use public forms before a proposal or keep intake attached to a proposal when that fits the engagement.

1

Build the form

Client intake

7 fields

Your name
Company
Website

Add the questions you need for discovery, onboarding, or project requirements.

2

Share a link

Share Link

Public › No login

kwill.app/form/client-intakeCopy

Send the form independently through a public link — no client portal session required.

3

Client fills it in

About you

Your nameHenry Wilson
CompanyWilson & Co.

Clients fill and submit in their branded portal — no login required for public forms.

4

Collect responses

Responses

Form completed

Henry W.2m ago

Form sent

You1h ago

Form created

You2h ago

Responses appear in Kwill with a timeline — see who submitted, when, and what they said.

Client onboarding use cases

Intake forms for the moments before work starts.

Example workflows freelancers use shareable forms for not a claim of a fixed template catalog.

  • Project discovery

    Ask goals, scope, and constraints before you write the proposal.

    Discovery form

    What are your goals?
    Timeline?
    Budget range?
    Key constraints?
  • Client onboarding

    Collect contacts, brand basics, and kickoff details in one shared form.

    Onboarding form

    Contact name

    ...

    Brand colors

    ...

    Kickoff date

    ...
  • Service requests

    Let prospects request a service with the details you need to respond.

    Service request

    Website redesign
    SEO audit
    Brand identity
  • Project requirements

    Capture requirements and preferences so delivery starts with fewer gaps.

    Requirements

    Logo files (.svg)
    Style guide
    Content draft
    Timeline
  • Collecting project information

    Gather files references, timelines, and context ahead of the first milestone.

    Files & info

    brand-guide.pdf
    timeline.xlsx
    references.zip
FAQ

Intake form questions

How public share links and proposal-attached forms work in Kwill today.

Instant FAQ Assistant
Answers from our help docs
Does Kwill include client intake forms?
Yes. Kwill includes intake forms you can customize and share to collect client information before work begins.
Can I share a form with a public link?
Yes. Intake forms can be shared independently through public links, so clients can respond without starting a client portal session.
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