Integrate Contact Form 7 with Mailgun Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the creation of Mailgun members from Contact Form 7 submissions using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide included. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start the automation process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. First, visit the Pabbly Connect website and sign in to your account. If you are new, you can sign up for free and get 100 free tasks every month.

After logging in, you will see the dashboard with various applications. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to proceed. This will allow you to create a workflow that connects Contact Form 7 and Mailgun.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, to create a workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. You will be prompted to name your workflow. Enter ‘Create Mailgun Member on Contact Form 7 Submission’ and select a folder to save it in, such as ‘Mailgun Automation’.

• Name your workflow appropriately.
• Select a folder for organization.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize.

Once the workflow is created, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. The Trigger is what starts the workflow, and the Action is what happens as a result. You will set up the Trigger first using Contact Form 7.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Contact Form 7

For the Trigger application, select Contact Form 7 and choose the event as ‘New Form Submission’. This means that whenever a new form is submitted via Contact Form 7, it will trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

After selecting the trigger event, you will receive a webhook URL from Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL, as it will be used to connect Contact Form 7 with Pabbly Connect. Now, go to your Contact Form 7 account and navigate to the form you want to automate.

• Log in to your Contact Form 7 account.
• Select the form you wish to integrate.
• Paste the webhook URL in the designated field.

Save the changes to your form. Now, your Contact Form 7 is connected to Pabbly Connect and is ready to capture form submissions.

4. Testing the Connection Between Contact Form 7 and Pabbly Connect

To test the connection, submit a test form using the Contact Form 7 you just set up. Fill in the required fields and click the submit button. After submission, go back to your Pabbly Connect workflow and check if the response has been captured.

If the test submission was successful, you will see the captured response in the Trigger section. This confirms that Contact Form 7 is correctly integrated with Pabbly Connect, and you can now proceed to set up the action step.

5. Adding a Member to Mailgun Using Pabbly Connect

For the Action application, select Mailgun and choose the action event as ‘New Mailing List Member’. Click the connect button to establish a connection between Mailgun and Pabbly Connect. You will need to enter your Mailgun API key, host, and domain name to set up this connection.

Once connected, select the mailing list where you want to add the new member. Map the email address from the previous step to the email field in Mailgun. Finally, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. If successful, you will see the new member created in your Mailgun account.

This entire process showcases how Pabbly Connect can automate the integration between Contact Form 7 and Mailgun, allowing for seamless data transfer and efficient management of leads.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the creation of Mailgun members from Contact Form 7 submissions. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your lead management process effectively.