How to Send BuddyPress Data to DocuSign
DocuSign is a document signing platform. BuddyPress manages a member registers, updates their profile, or joins a group, but sending that data to external platforms needs an integration. AFI bridges that gap to DocuSign.
Why not just use Zapier?
For connecting your community platform to document signing, a cloud automation service adds cost and a dependency on an external server. AFI runs on your site with no task limits.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with BuddyPress installed and configured.
- A DocuSign account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect DocuSign to AFI
DocuSign uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → DocuSign, 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 BuddyPress to DocuSign.
2. Pick your trigger
Select BuddyPress as the form provider. AFI fires when a member registers, updates their profile, or joins a group, giving you access to member details, profile fields, and activity data.
3. Select DocuSign as the destination
Choose DocuSign from the platform dropdown and pick Send Envelope. This creates and sends an envelope in DocuSign.
4. Map fields
Match each DocuSign field on the left to the corresponding BuddyPress field on the right. Common mappings include member name, email, profile data, and activity type. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.
5. Add conditions if needed
Only want to send certain activities? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.
6. Save and test
Click Save Integration. Trigger a test a member registers, updates their profile, or joins a group in BuddyPress. Check DocuSign 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 recipient email and name to DocuSign with unlimited events. Pro adds custom field mapping and template selection. No per-event fees on any plan.
Frequently asked questions
Which BuddyPress events trigger the integration?
AFI fires when a member registers, updates their profile, or joins a group. This covers member registrations, profile updates, and group joins.
Will adding this slow down my site?
No. AFI sends data to the destination after the community event completes. Your members are not affected.
Can I send member data to multiple platforms?
Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every event flows to all of them simultaneously.
Get started
Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect BuddyPress to DocuSign in minutes.
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