How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to Twilio

Twilio is a SMS and voice platform. Contact Form 7 is everywhere on WordPress. Twilio 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 Twilio account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Twilio to AFI

1. Get your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token.
2. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Twilio.
3. Enter the SID and Token.
4. Click Save Changes.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

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

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select Twilio as the destination

Choose Twilio and pick Send SMS. This sends an SMS via Twilio.

4. Map fields

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

Free vs Pro

Free maps to number and message body 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 Twilio in minutes.