How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online is an accounting platform for managing finances. Every Contact Form 7 submission should flow into QuickBooks Online without manual effort. This guide shows how to set that up in five minutes.
The direct approach
AFI delivers form data straight from WordPress to QuickBooks Online. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
- A QuickBooks Online account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect QuickBooks Online to AFI
QuickBooks Online uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → QuickBooks Online, 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 QuickBooks Online.
2. Pick your trigger
Select Contact Form 7 and choose your form. Fields are detected automatically.
3. Select QuickBooks Online as the destination
Choose QuickBooks Online and pick Create Customer. This creates a customer in QuickBooks Online.
4. Map fields
Match each QuickBooks Online 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 QuickBooks Online. 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 QuickBooks Online in minutes.
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