How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to CiviCRM

CiviCRM is a CRM that helps you manage contacts and track interactions. Here is how to pipe Contact Form 7 submissions straight into CiviCRM using Advanced Form Integration. The setup takes about five minutes and runs entirely on your own server.

Skip the automation middleman

Rather than routing data through a third-party cloud, AFI sends it directly from your WordPress server to CiviCRM. No task meter, no monthly bill.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
• A CiviCRM account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect CiviCRM to AFI

CiviCRM uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → CiviCRM, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it CF7 to CiviCRM.

2. Pick your trigger

Select Contact Form 7 and choose your form. Fields are detected automatically.

3. Select CiviCRM as the destination

Choose CiviCRM and pick Add Contact. This creates a contact in CiviCRM.

4. Map fields

Match each CiviCRM field to the corresponding Contact Form 7 field. Smart tags like {{_submission_date}} are available.

5. Add conditions if needed

Send only specific submissions based on conditional rules.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Submit a test form and verify in CiviCRM. Check AFI → Log if needed.

Free vs Pro

Free maps name, email, and phone with unlimited submissions. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-submission fees.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding skills?

No. Everything is visual.

Will this slow down my form?

No. Data is sent asynchronously after submission.

Can I connect multiple forms?

Yes. Create as many integrations as you need.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Contact Form 7 to CiviCRM in minutes.