How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to Instantly

Instantly is a cold email platform for managing subscribers and campaigns. Contact Form 7 is everywhere on WordPress. Instantly is where your 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 Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
• A Instantly account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Instantly to AFI

1. Log in to your Instantly account.
2. Copy your API Key from settings.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Instantly.
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 Instantly.

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select Instantly as the destination

Choose Instantly and pick Add Lead. This adds a lead to Instantly.

4. Map fields

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

Free vs Pro

Free maps email, first name, and last name with unlimited submissions. Pro adds custom field mapping and campaign selection. 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 Instantly in minutes.