How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to ClinchPad

ClinchPad keeps things simple with pipelines and contacts in one view. It is a good pick for small teams that want CRM without the bloat.

If you are running Contact Form 7 and want to push submissions into ClinchPad, you could use a third-party automation tool. Or you could do it directly from WordPress for free. This guide covers the direct route.

Why connect directly?

Third-party automation tools charge per task and route your data through their servers. Advanced Form Integration runs entirely on your WordPress site. No per-task fees, no external dependencies, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.

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 ClinchPad and go to Settings → API.
2. Copy your API Key.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → ClinchPad.
4. Paste the API Key and click Save.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Give it a name that helps you identify it later, like Contact Form to ClinchPad.

2. Choose your trigger

Select Contact Form 7 as the form provider. Pick the specific form you want to connect. AFI reads the form fields automatically.

3. Choose ClinchPad as the action

Select ClinchPad from the platform dropdown, then pick Create New Contact. This creates a contact, lead, and optional organization in ClinchPad.

4. Map your fields

For each ClinchPad field on the left, choose the matching Contact Form 7 field on the right. Map email to email, name to name, and so on. You can also add static text or dynamic tags like {{_submission_date}} and {{utm_source}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Want to send only certain submissions? Add a conditional logic rule. For example, only create a contact when the form includes a valid email address, or route different form values to different ClinchPad lists.

6. Save and test

Hit Save Integration. Submit a test entry on your Contact Form 7 form. Check ClinchPad to confirm the data arrived. If something is off, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version handles contact name, email, phone, and lead details with unlimited submissions. The Pro upgrade unlocks organization creation, product attachment, and notes. There are no per-submission fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Will this slow down my Contact Form 7 form?

No. AFI processes the data asynchronously after the form submission completes. The visitor sees the normal success message with no delay.

Can I connect multiple forms to ClinchPad?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each form. You can also send one form to multiple platforms by stacking integrations.

What happens if ClinchPad is temporarily unavailable?

AFI queues the data in the background and retries. You can also manually resend from the log if needed.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Contact Form 7 to ClinchPad in five minutes. No code, no Zapier, no per-task fees.