Almabase, Inc.

Setting up a Directory on Almabase involves two key processes: 

Collecting the necessary information via a form and then 

Displaying this information in a created and published directory.

1. Collecting the necessary information via a form and then 
2. Displaying this information in a created and published directory.

The first step is gathering the information you want to list in the directory.

Create a <a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5016529-how-to-create-a-form">form</a> specifically for directory submissions.

Incorporate fields in the form to collect details from users.

Note: The fields added here will be the ones displayed in the Directory.

Once the required fields are set up, turn the toggle ON to accept submissions.

You're now ready to collect details from users.

1. Once the required fields are set up, turn the toggle ON to accept submissions.
2. You're now ready to collect details from users.


Tip: Share the form via social media, email, or publish it on a page for better reach.

Part 2: Listing/Displaying the Information

Once you have the form set up for collecting information, the next step is to create a directory to display this information.

On the admin panel, go to "Tools" &gt; "Directories".

Click on the plus icon to add a directory.

1. On the admin panel, go to "Tools" &gt; "Directories".
2. Click on the plus icon to add a directory.

Note: If this option is not visible, contact your account manager or email us at <a href="mailto:help@almabase.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help@almabase.com</a>.

Step 2: Name the Directory and Select the Form

Enter a name for the directory and select the previously created form as the source for details.

Choose which form fields to display in the Directory.

Set up the summary view and other fields as needed.

1. Choose which form fields to display in the Directory.
2. Set up the summary view and other fields as needed.

Check the Preview &amp; Embed tab to see how the directory will look once published.

Note: If there are no form submissions yet, the preview will be empty.

Click on one of the cards for a detailed view and reorder fields in the Settings tab if necessary.

1. Check the Preview &amp; Embed tab to see how the directory will look once published.

2. Note: If there are no form submissions yet, the preview will be empty.
3. Click on one of the cards for a detailed view and reorder fields in the Settings tab if necessary.


Once submissions begin via the form, you can publish the directory on a page.​

<a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442163-setting-up-filters-and-sort-options-on-directories">Setting up filters on Directory</a>

<a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442303-publishing-your-directories">Publishing a Directory</a>

<a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442326-best-practices-for-directories">Best Practices for Directory</a>

- <a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442163-setting-up-filters-and-sort-options-on-directories">Setting up filters on Directory</a>
- <a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442303-publishing-your-directories">Publishing a Directory</a>
- <a href="https://docs.almabase.com/en/articles/5442326-best-practices-for-directories">Best Practices for Directory</a>

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Learn how to create a custom directory, including collecting information through forms and displaying it effectively.

A Directory Page on Almabase

Part 1: Collecting Information

Step 1: Create a Form for Submissions

Step 2: Add Fields to the Form

Step 3: Enable Form Submissions

Part 2: Listing/Displaying the Information

Step 1: Create a Directory

Step 2: Name the Directory and Select the Form

Step 3: Configure Display Settings

Step 4: Preview & Embed

Publishing the Directory

What's Next?