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Filtering Connect Form

You can apply filters to the Need Connect Form URL. Then, when someone accesses the form, you can direct them to a specific portion of the form or hide part of the form. For example, might filter the form to hide the "I CAN Help" portion if you plan to only assign internal staff to complete needs. That way, people outside of your staff can't request to be providers.

There are two URL parameters you can add:
  • mode= helpme or signup
  • showmode= true or false
Consider the following scenarios for filtering:
Note: In our examples, the base URL displays as https://{your church domain}/needconnect. If you copy the code to use on your site, make sure you're using the correct base URL for your church.

Show "I NEED Help" By Default

You want the "I NEED help" portion of the form showing by default, with both form options visible and available for people to toggle between. (This is how the unfiltered Need Connect URL functions by default.)

Solution: Set your parameters to mode=helpme and showmode=true.

Example: https://{your church domain}/needconnect?mode=helpme&showmode=true

Show "I CAN Help" By Default

You want the "I CAN help" portion of the form showing by default, with both form options visible and available for people to toggle between.

Solution: Set your parameters to mode=signup and showmode=true.

Example: https://{your church domain}/needconnect?mode=signup&showmode=true

Only Show "I NEED Help"

You want the form to display specifically to people with needs. The "I NEED help" form is the only portion visible in Need Connect.

Solution: Set your parameters to mode=helpme and showmode=false.

Example: https://{your church domain}/needconnect?mode=helpme&showmode=false

Only Show "I CAN Help"

You want to direct people to sign up to help others with needs. The "I CAN help" form is the only portion visible in Need Connect.

Solution: Set your parameters to mode=signup and showmode=false.

Example: https://{your church domain}/needconnect?mode=signup&showmode=false