How to Send weForms Data to Twilio
Twilio is a SMS and voice platform. weForms handles a form is submitted on your WordPress site. Twilio is where that data needs to go. Here is how to connect them without Zapier or code.
Why connect directly?
Cloud automation tools like Zapier charge per task and route your data through external servers. AFI processes everything on your WordPress site. No per-submission fees, no external dependencies.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with weForms installed and configured.
- A Twilio account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect Twilio to AFI
- Get your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token.
- In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Twilio.
- Enter the SID and Token.
- Click Save Changes.
Setting up the integration
1. Create a new integration
Go to AFI → Add New. Name it weForms to Twilio.
2. Pick your trigger
Select weForms as the form provider. AFI fires when a form is submitted, giving you access to submitter name, email, phone, and any custom form fields.
3. Select Twilio as the destination
Choose Twilio from the platform dropdown and pick Send SMS. This sends an SMS via Twilio.
4. Map fields
Match each Twilio field on the left to the corresponding weForms field on the right. Common mappings include submitter name, email, phone, and any custom form fields. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.
5. Add conditions if needed
Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.
6. Save and test
Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in weForms. Check Twilio to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.
Free vs Pro
The free version maps to number and message body to Twilio with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.
Frequently asked questions
Which weForms events trigger the integration?
AFI fires when a form is submitted. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.
Will adding this slow down my site?
No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.
Can I send data to multiple platforms?
Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.
Get started
Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect weForms to Twilio in minutes.
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