How to Add Contact Form 7 File Submissions to Google Sheets Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Contact Form 7 file submissions with Google Sheets automatically using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Contact Form 7 File Submissions

To automate the process of adding Contact Form 7 file submissions to Google Sheets, we will use Pabbly Connect. Start by logging into your WordPress account where Contact Form 7 is installed. Ensure that you have created a form that includes a file upload field.

Next, visit the Pabbly Connect homepage by entering the URL in your browser. Here, you can either sign in or sign up for a free account. After signing in, navigate to the dashboard where you will create a new workflow.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Add Contact Form 7 File Submissions to Google Sheets.’ Select the appropriate folder for your workflow, which can help you organize your automations.

After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button. You will be prompted to set up a trigger. Select ‘Contact Form 7’ as your trigger application and choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event. This will initiate the automation whenever a new form is submitted.

• Select ‘Contact Form 7’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ to set up the connection.

Once the trigger is set, you will receive a webhook URL from Pabbly Connect. This URL needs to be copied and pasted into your Contact Form 7 settings to connect it with the automation.

3. Connecting Contact Form 7 to Pabbly Connect

To connect your Contact Form 7 with Pabbly Connect, go to your WordPress dashboard and edit the form you created. In the form settings, find the ‘Webhook’ section and paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect.

After pasting the URL, save the changes to your form. Go back to Pabbly Connect and click on the ‘Capture Webhook Response’ button. This will allow you to test the connection by submitting a form entry.

• Paste the webhook URL into the Contact Form 7 webhook settings.
• Click ‘Save’ to apply the changes.
• Submit a test entry to capture the webhook response.

Once you submit a test entry, you will see a response captured in Pabbly Connect. This confirms that the integration between Contact Form 7 and Pabbly Connect is successful.

4. Setting Up Google Sheets Action in Pabbly Connect

Now that your trigger is set up, the next step is to configure the action in Pabbly Connect. Choose ‘Google Sheets’ as your action application and select ‘Add New Row’ as the action event. This means that each new form submission will create a new row in your specified Google Sheet.

Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your Google Sheets account. You will need to sign in and grant Pabbly Connect access to your Google Sheets. Once connected, select the spreadsheet you created for storing the submissions, such as ‘Nature Photography,’ and choose the specific sheet to which you want to add the data.

Select ‘Google Sheets’ as the action application. Choose ‘Add New Row’ as the action event. Map the fields from the webhook response to the corresponding columns in your Google Sheet.

Map the fields such as name, email, and image link from the webhook response to the respective columns in your Google Sheet. After mapping, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to verify the action.

5. Testing the Automation with Pabbly Connect

With both the trigger and action set up, it’s time to test the automation. Go back to your Contact Form 7 on your website and submit a new test entry. Ensure that you fill out all fields, including the file upload field.

After submitting the form, return to Pabbly Connect and check the Google Sheet you specified. You should see a new row added with the details from your test submission, including the uploaded file link. This confirms that the automation is working correctly.

Submit a new form entry on your website. Check your Google Sheet for the new row with the submission details. Verify that the file link is accessible and correct.

By following these steps, you have successfully set up an automation that adds Contact Form 7 file submissions to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This integration streamlines your workflow and ensures that all submissions are recorded automatically.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the process of adding Contact Form 7 file submissions to Google Sheets. By following the steps outlined, you can efficiently manage your submissions while ensuring that all data is captured accurately.