> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbitforms.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Core Concepts

> Understand the fundamental concepts of the OrbitForms platform before diving into the API.

Understand the fundamental concepts of the OrbitForms platform before diving into the API.

## Forms

Forms are the primary resource in OrbitForms. Each form has a unique ID, contains fields, styling configuration, and settings for how submissions are handled.

* **Form ID:** Unique identifier (e.g., `form_abc123`)
* **Fields:** Input elements that collect data
* **Settings:** Configuration for notifications, redirects, etc.
* **Styling:** Visual appearance and branding

## Submissions

Submissions are the data collected when someone fills out a form. Each submission contains the field responses, metadata, and timestamps.

* **Submission ID:** Unique identifier for each response
* **Fields:** Key-value pairs of submitted data
* **Metadata:** Browser, IP, referrer, UTM parameters
* **Timestamps:** Created and updated times

## Teams

Forms belong to teams. Teams can have multiple members with different roles and permissions.

## API Keys

API keys authenticate your requests. Each key is scoped to a team and can have different permission levels.

## Webhooks

Webhooks send HTTP POST requests to your server when events occur, like new submissions or form updates.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="API Reference" icon="terminal" href="/developers/api/overview">
    Explore the endpoints
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  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="zap" href="/developers/webhooks">
    Real-time events
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