Can't open a form - Google Docs Editors Help (2024)

When you try to open a Google Form that you don't have access to, you'll see a message that says "You need permission."

Get permission to view a form

There are only two ways to get permission to a form that you can’t view.

Option 1: Contact the owner of the file directly

If the person who created the form uses Google apps for work or education, they'll need to change a setting for their Google Form.

Contact the person who created the form or sent it to you. Here’s a suggestion of what to say:

"I received a Google Form from you, but I can't open it because it's restricted to people within your organization. If you would like me to fill it out, follow the instructions here: https://support.google.com/docs?p=open_form"

Option 2: Sign into your domain

If you use Google apps through work or school, make sure you’re signed in to the correct account. When someone makes a form through work or school, only people in their organization can see the form. Unless they change that setting, these forms can’t be viewed from a Gmail account.

Step 1: Sign out of your Gmail account

  1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
  2. In the top right, click your photo.
    • If you don’t see a photo, you might see the Account image Can't open a form - Google Docs Editors Help (1).
  3. Click Sign out.

Step 2: Sign in with your Google Account for work or school

  1. Type in your Google Account for work or school.
  2. Click Next.
  3. Type your password.
  4. Click Next.

After you sign in, try the link to the form again.

Let people outside your domain open your form

If you create a form with a work or school account, you can choose if the form can be accessed only within your organization or also by people outside your organization.

Important: If you turn off this restriction setting, anyone with the link can fill out your form.

  1. Open a form in Google Forms.
  2. At the top of the form, click Settings.
  3. Next to “Responses,” click the Down arrow Can't open a form - Google Docs Editors Help (2).
  4. Turn off Restrict to users in [yourdomain.com] and its trusted organizations.

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Can't open a form - Google Docs Editors Help (2024)

FAQs

Can't open a form - Google Docs Editors Help? ›

If you use Google apps through work or school, make sure you're signed in to the correct account. When someone makes a form through work or school, only people in their organization can see the form. Unless they change that setting, these forms can't be viewed from a Gmail account.

How do I give an editor access to a Google Form? ›

Send a form for others to edit
  1. Open a form in Google Forms.
  2. In the top right, click More .
  3. Click Add collaborators.
  4. Click "Invite people."
  5. In the "Add editors" window, add email addresses to share it with others.
  6. Click Send.

How do I open a Google Form editor? ›

Steps to Edit a Google Form:
  1. Step 1: Open Google Forms. ...
  2. Step 2: Click on the Pencil Icon / directly open to edit. ...
  3. Step 3: Make Desired Edits. ...
  4. Step 4: Adjust Form Settings. ...
  5. Step 5: Customize Theme and Design. ...
  6. Step 6: Add Images or Videos. ...
  7. Step 7: Preview Your Form. ...
  8. Step 8: Save Changes.
Feb 26, 2024

How do I remove editor rights from a Google Form? ›

In the sharing settings, click Editor > Remove. Then click Save. done Once your issue is solved, delete access to support@form-publisher.com from the sharing settings!

How do I reopen my Google Form? ›

Can I reopen a closed Google Form if needed? Yes, you can reopen a closed form by toggling the "Accepting responses" switch back on.

How do I give an editor access to Google Docs? ›

  1. Select the file you want to share.
  2. Click Share or Share .
  3. Under “General access” click the Down arrow .
  4. Choose Anyone with the link.
  5. To decide what role people will have, select Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
  6. Click Copy link.
  7. Click Done.
  8. Paste the link in an email or any place you want to share it.

Why can't people open my Google Form? ›

If you use Google apps through work or school, make sure you're signed in to the correct account. When someone makes a form through work or school, only people in their organization can see the form. Unless they change that setting, these forms can't be viewed from a Gmail account.

How do I edit a form in Google Docs? ›

Once you have copied a Google Form to your Google Docs, you may edit it. Open the Sheet that you copied. Click Form > Edit form. This opens the form in a separate window for editing.

How do I open a Google Form script editor? ›

Set up the script. Create a Google Forms form at forms. new. Click More more_vert > Script editor.

Why is my Google Form not opening? ›

Clear your browser cache and cookies and try accessing the form again. Try a different browser: If you're still having issues, try using a different browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) to see if the problem persists. Check for browser extensions: Some browser extensions might interfere with Google Forms.

How do I open access to a Google Form? ›

How to give permission on Google forms
  1. Step 1: Open Your Google Form. Start by opening the Google Form you wish to share. ...
  2. Step 2: Click on the "Send" Button. ...
  3. Step 3: Choose the "Collaborators" Icon. ...
  4. Step 4: Add Collaborators' Email Addresses. ...
  5. Step 5: Click "Send" ...
  6. Step 6: Adjust Advanced Settings (Optional)
Mar 1, 2024

How do I unlock a closed Google Form? ›

If the form is no longer accepting responses, you will have to ask the form owner or another person who has edit access to the form to re-open it in order to submit another response.

How do I open a Google Form after submission? ›

How to See Google Forms You Submitted
  1. Go to Your Email. Log in to the email account you provided when filling out the Google Form.
  2. Check Your Inbox. Once you've logged in, go to your inbox and look for a new email from Google Forms. ...
  3. View Your Responses. ...
  4. Save or Archive the Email.

How do I open a Google Form that is no longer accepting responses? ›

Collaborator has turned off responses
  1. Open your Google Form.
  2. Click the Responses tab at the top.
  3. Toggle the "Accepting responses" switch to ON.
Jan 23, 2023

How do I give permissions on Google Forms? ›

How to give permission on Google forms
  1. Step 1: Open Your Google Form. Start by opening the Google Form you wish to share. ...
  2. Step 2: Click on the "Send" Button. ...
  3. Step 3: Choose the "Collaborators" Icon. ...
  4. Step 4: Add Collaborators' Email Addresses. ...
  5. Step 5: Click "Send" ...
  6. Step 6: Adjust Advanced Settings (Optional)
Mar 1, 2024

How do I allow edits in Google Forms? ›

  1. Open your form in Google Forms.
  2. Click Settings ⚙️ icon.
  3. Check Edit after submit option.
  4. Click Save.

How do I add edit access to a Google sheet? ›

Sheets: Share with specific people or using a link
  1. Open the file you want to share (that you own or have edit access to).
  2. Click Share.
  3. Enter the email addresses or groups that you want to share with.
  4. Choose what kind of access you want to give people: Editor, Commenter, or Viewer.
  5. Click Send.

How do I enable script editor in Google Forms? ›

Set up the script
  1. Create a Google Forms form at forms. ...
  2. Click More more_vert > Script editor.
  3. Click Untitled project.
  4. Rename the Apps Script project Forms notifications and click Rename.
  5. Click Add a file add > HTML.
Apr 3, 2024

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