summary: How to use the UserForms module to create forms via the CMS.
# Creating forms in the CMS
## Before we begin
Make sure that your SilverStripe CMS installation has the [UserForms](https://addons.silverstripe.org/add-ons/silverstripe/userforms/) module installed.
This feature allows authors with CMS permissions to create forms which process submission data,
and store data the CMS database by default. Anyone with the ability to create forms
also has access to view and export submissions. As the owner and operator of your website,
you should ensure processes and safeguards are in place to perform these actions securely.
This is your responsibility, but here are a few tips to get you started:
* Ensure you have the necessary consents for processing and storing data according to your legislation (e.g. GDPR)
* Only accept form submissions via encrypted transfers (HTTPS) - check our [Secure Coding](https://docs.silverstripe.org/en/4/developer_guides/security/secure_coding/) guidelines
* Control access to form submissions (via CMS page access controls)