Yes. The Zoho Creator mobile app supports offline data entry. Users can fill out forms and interact with the application even when not connected to the internet. Once the device reconnects to the internet, all data is automatically synced with the server.
This feature is especially valuable for field employees or remote teams who may not always have reliable connectivity. It allows uninterrupted data collection during site visits, inspections, deliveries, or any mobile task that takes place in low-network areas.
Here’s how offline functionality works:
When a user accesses the app via the mobile device, Zoho Creator stores a copy of the necessary forms and scripts locally.
The user can input data into forms, perform calculations, and complete assigned workflows.
The app queues this data and syncs it with the central database once online access is restored.
Offline capabilities include:
Form filling
Editing existing records (if downloaded prior to going offline)
Validations and conditional visibility (if logic is defined within the form)
Limitations in offline mode:
No access to real-time reports or dashboards
No real-time API calls
Advanced automation like Deluge scripting may be limited to what’s downloaded