The date field lets your end client select a single date using a built-in date picker, ensuring consistent date formatting across all your Gatheroo requests.
What is the Date Field?
The date field in Gatheroo presents clients with a date picker input for selecting a single date.
Because clients use a standardised picker rather than typing a date freely, the data you receive is always in a consistent format, no more interpreting whether “01/02/03” means January, February, or March.
If you need both a start and end date, use the Date Range field instead.
When to Use a Date Field
Use the date field when you need a single specific date from a client.
Common examples include:
- Date of birth
- Date a business was established
- Date a document was signed
- Date of a specific event or transaction
- Commencement date of employment
How to Add a Date Field to Your Request
- In the Request Builder (Step 2), navigate to the section where you want the field
- Click the + (Add Field) button
- In the field type dropdown, select Date
- Enter a clear label in the Field Name box (e.g. “Date of Birth”)
- Optionally add instructions in the description area
- Click Save
Date Field Settings
- Mandatory: require the client to select a date before submitting
- Conditional Logic: show this field only when a specific Single Select answer has been given
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date field in Gatheroo?
The date field in Gatheroo is a date picker input that allows end clients to select a single date. It ensures consistent date formatting across all responses.
What is the difference between the date field and the date range field in Gatheroo?
The date field collects a single date. The date range field collects both a start date and an end date, useful for periods of employment, lease terms, or any timeframe.
Can I make the date field mandatory?
Yes. Open the field settings using the gear icon and toggle on Make this field mandatory to complete .
Also commonly searched
How do I ask a client for a specific date in an intake form?
Use a dedicated Date field rather than a plain text box, this ensures you get a properly formatted date and avoids ambiguity (e.g. whether 01/02/03 means January, February, or March).
In Gatheroo, the Date field presents a date picker to clients so dates are always captured in a consistent, usable format.
What is the best way to collect important dates from clients during onboarding?
A date field with a calendar picker is the most reliable approach.
It prevents formatting errors (like mixing up day/month/year) and makes the collected data easier to use in reports or follow-ups.
Common examples include date of birth, company registration date, contract start date, or settlement date.