About n8n
n8n is a self-hosted automation platform that lets you connect apps and move data with visual workflows. With the WPForms n8n Addon, each form submission can kick off a workflow through the WPForms Trigger node. You can choose when it fires (on submit, on spam flag, or after a successful payment), map individual fields to custom keys, and test the connection before going live. Data is sent synchronously with timestamp validation for secure, reliable delivery to any app connected in n8n.
With WPForms and n8n, your form data can kick off multi-step workflows the moment someone hits Submit. For a sales lead form, you might send a Slack alert, add the contact to your CRM, and log the entry in Airtable, all in one flow. Running a support form? Create a ticket in your help desk, tag it based on the issue type, and notify the right team. Taking payments? Trigger only after a successful charge, then route the order to shipping and email a receipt. For hiring, map each field to create a task in your project tool with the résumé attached and a due date for review. You can branch on conditions, add delays, or filter spam before anything runs. It’s a clean way to move data to the tools your team already uses, without giving everyone access to the WordPress admin.