Form Submission Not Working - Form Doesn't Send Data
Users fill out a form and click submit, but nothing happens. The form doesn't send data to the backend. No errors displayed.
Sometimes the page refreshes but data isn't saved.
Error Messages You Might See
Common Causes
- Form doesn't prevent default submission with e.preventDefault()
- Form missing required name attributes on inputs
- Submit button has wrong type or missing type='submit'
- API endpoint URL is incorrect
- Form validation failing silently without user feedback
How to Fix It
Prevent default: const handleSubmit = (e) => { e.preventDefault(); // then handle }
Collect form data: const data = new FormData(e.target); or use useRef on inputs
Send to API: fetch('/api/submit', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify(data) })
Handle errors: add .catch(err => setError(err.message))
Provide feedback: show success message or errors to user
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
Should I use form or fetch?
Use form for server-side rendering. Use fetch for client-side. In React, use fetch with form for control
How do I get form data?
1) FormData: new FormData(e.target), 2) Manual refs: useState + value/onChange, 3) Form library like react-hook-form
How do I show loading state while submitting?
useState isLoading, set to true on submit, false on response/error. Disable submit button while loading