How can I add a checkbox to a module on a user's account page in Webflow that stays checked when the page is refreshed?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add a checkbox to a module on a user's account page in Webflow that stays checked when the page is refreshed, you can use Webflow's feature called "Cookies" in combination with custom code. This will allow you to store the state of the checkbox in a cookie and retrieve it when the page is refreshed.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Create a Checkbox Field: In your Webflow project, add a checkbox field to the user's account module. Give it a unique class name or ID to easily target it with custom code.

  2. Get Cookie Library: To work with cookies, you need to include a JavaScript library. One popular library is js-cookie. You can download it or use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to include it in your project.

  3. Add Custom Code: Go to your Webflow project settings and click on the "Custom Code" tab. Paste the following code into the "Footer Code" section. Make sure to replace "YOUR_CHECKBOX_CLASS" with the actual class or ID name of your checkbox field.

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/js-cookie@3.0.0/dist/js.cookie.min.js"></script><script>document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {  var checkbox = document.querySelector(".YOUR_CHECKBOX_CLASS");    // Check if cookie exists and set checkbox state accordingly  if (Cookies.get("checkbox_state") === "checked") {    checkbox.checked = true;  }  // Save checkbox state in a cookie when it's changed  checkbox.addEventListener("change", function() {    Cookies.set("checkbox_state", this.checked ? "checked" : "unchecked");  });});</script>
  1. Publish your site: After adding the code, publish your Webflow site for the changes to take effect.

Now, when a user checks or unchecks the checkbox on their account page, the state will be saved in a cookie. When they refresh the page or come back later, the checkbox will remain in the same state as when they left it.

Note: This solution uses JavaScript and cookies, so it may not work if the user has disabled cookies or if they access your website from a different browser or device.

Summary:
Here's a summary of the steps to add a checkbox to a module on a user's account page in Webflow that stays checked when the page is refreshed:

  1. Create a Checkbox Field
  2. Get Cookie Library
  3. Add Custom Code
  4. Publish your site

By following these steps, you can track and store the state of the checkbox in a cookie and retrieve it when the page is refreshed.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add custom code in Webflow?
  2. What are cookies and how can they be used in web development?
  3. Are there any alternatives to storing checkbox state in cookies in Webflow?