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How can I disable native HTML validation and use Bootstrap JS only?

Asked on Jul 04, 2025

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To disable native HTML validation and use only Bootstrap's JavaScript validation, you need to set the `novalidate` attribute on your form element. This prevents the browser's default validation, allowing you to rely solely on Bootstrap's custom validation styles and scripts.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <form class="needs-validation" novalidate>
            <div class="mb-3">
                <label for="email" class="form-label">Email address</label>
                <input type="email" class="form-control" id="email" required>
                <div class="invalid-feedback">
                    Please enter a valid email.
                </div>
            </div>
            <button class="btn btn-primary" type="submit">Submit</button>
        </form>
        <script>
            // Bootstrap 5 custom validation
            (function () {
                'use strict';
                var forms = document.querySelectorAll('.needs-validation');
                Array.prototype.slice.call(forms).forEach(function (form) {
                    form.addEventListener('submit', function (event) {
                        if (!form.checkValidity()) {
                            event.preventDefault();
                            event.stopPropagation();
                        }
                        form.classList.add('was-validated');
                    }, false);
                });
            })();
        </script>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • Use the `novalidate` attribute on the `
    ` element to disable the browser's native validation.
  • Add the `needs-validation` class to the form to apply Bootstrap's validation styles.
  • Use JavaScript to add the `was-validated` class after form submission to show validation feedback.
  • Ensure that each input field has the `required` attribute and appropriate feedback elements for custom validation messages.
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