How do I know who submitted a new entry using a form.

I added a system column "created by" in my sheet but when an entry is entered using a form, the created by cell populates with "web-form@smartsheet.com". Is there a way to get that cell to populate with the username of the person completing the form?

I know I can add a column "submitted by" and make that a required field in the form, but then I have two columns tracking the same thing and would need a formula to look at both cells and return the name. Seems inefficient.

Has anyone figured this one out?

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Hollie Green

You have to change the settings in your form to require user to login for it to show a specific user in the created by column

Andrée Starå

Hi @Steven Sawyer

I hope you're well and safe!

You have to change the following setting.

Did that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Hollie Green

You have to change the settings in your form to require user to login for it to show a specific user in the created by column

Andrée Starå

Hi @Steven Sawyer

I hope you're well and safe!

You have to change the following setting.

Did that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

Steven Sawyer

Thank you both... this did the trick.

Andrée Starå

@Steven Sawyer

Excellent!

Happy to help!

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