How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to SendGrid

SendGrid is a cloud-based email delivery service for transactional and marketing email.

Getting Contact Form 7 data into SendGrid does not require external tools. Advanced Form Integration handles it natively. This guide covers every step.

Skip the automation middleman

Rather than routing data through a third-party cloud, AFI sends it directly from your WordPress server to SendGrid. No task meter, no monthly bill.

What you will need

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

Connect SendGrid to AFI

1. Log in to your SendGrid account.
2. Go to Settings → API Keys and create a key with Mail Send permissions.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → SendGrid.
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 SendGrid.

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select SendGrid as the destination

Choose SendGrid and pick Add Contact. This adds a contact to a SendGrid list.

4. Map fields

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

Free vs Pro

Free maps email and name 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 SendGrid in minutes.