How do I test an Advocacy form without sending real messages?

Testing your form helps ensure a smooth experience without contacting actual targets. 

1. Use the special test email format 

   1. Enter any residential address in the form 

   2. Use an email address that starts with "eatest" (e.g., "eatest@yourdomain.org" or "eatest123@gmail.com") 

   3. Complete and submit the form normally 

2. Understand test limitations 

   1. This method works for testing Form/Email delivery only 

   2. It cannot be used to test Social Advocacy (Twitter), as this occurs from the supporter's actual Twitter account 

   3. It cannot be used to test Click-to-Call functionality 

3. Verify target matching 

   1. Check that the form correctly identifies targets based on the address entered 

   2. Confirm that the Thank You page displays the expected target information 

4. Test form validations 

   1. Try submitting with missing required fields to ensure error messages appear appropriately 

   2. Test boundary conditions like very long text entries or special characters 

5. Document any issues 

   1. Note any unexpected behaviors or confusing elements 

   2. Consider how supporters might struggle with certain aspects of the form 

   3. Make appropriate adjustments before promoting the form widely