Automatically Delete Uploaded Files After Form Submission

This snippet removes uploaded attachments from JetFormBuilder forms after successful submission. Adding the remove-after-execute class to file upload fields ensures files are deleted automatically, keeping the server organized.

Specifications
Automatically Delete Uploaded Files After Form Submission
6 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

Installing Instruction

How to Add Snippets into the functions.php File of the Active Child Theme

Attention: Create a site backup before applying any changes to functions.php.

This ensures that you can restore the website if something goes wrong after adding the code snippet.

  1. Copy the required code snippet to your clipboard.
  2. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Theme File Editor.
  3. Click the functions.php tab to open the file.
  4. Paste the code snippet below the existing code in the Selected file content: area.
  5. Click the "Update File" page.

Example Use Case

Use this snippet to automatically delete uploaded files from JetFormBuilder forms upon successful form submission.
Applicable scenarios:

  • File upload forms: Clear server storage by removing files after processing.
  • Sensitive uploads: Ensure automatic removal of user-submitted files post-use.
  • Data privacy conscious sites: Automate cleanup to comply with data policies.
Specifications
Automatically Delete Uploaded Files After Form Submission
6 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

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