How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to ClinchPad

ClinchPad is a CRM that helps you manage contacts and track interactions. If you want Contact Form 7 submissions in ClinchPad, you could pay for a cloud automation service. Or you could do it directly from WordPress. This is the direct route.

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

Connect ClinchPad to AFI

1. Log in to your ClinchPad account.
2. Go to Settings → API and copy your API Key.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → ClinchPad.
4. Paste the API Key and click Save Changes.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

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

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select ClinchPad as the destination

Choose ClinchPad and pick Add Lead. This creates a lead in ClinchPad.

4. Map fields

Match each ClinchPad 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 ClinchPad. Check AFI → Log if needed.

Free vs Pro

Free maps name and email 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 ClinchPad in minutes.