### [Zapier Addon](https://wpforms.com/docs/how-to-install-and-use-zapier-addon-with-wpforms/)

**Published:** November 22, 2023
**Author:** David Ozokoye

**Excerpt:** Learn how to add extensive functionality and integrate your forms with various web applications using the Zapier connector service.

**Content:**

Zapier Addon is a Pro Feature

 Unlock Zapier Addon and other powerful features to grow your business.

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Would you like to add more integration options to your forms? With Zapier, a connector service, you can easily connect your forms to numerous web applications to add even more functionality to WPForms.

This tutorial will show you how to install and use the Zapier addon for WPForms.

- [Installing the Zapier Addon](#install-zapier)
- [Creating a Zap in Zapier](#create-zap)
    - [Setting Up Your Trigger Event](#setting-up-your-trigger-event)
    - [Setting Up Your Action Event](#setting-up-your-action-event)
- [Examples of Zapier Connections for WPForms](#examples)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)

**Requirements:**

- You will need a [Pro license level or higher](https://wpforms.com/pricing/) to access the Zapier addon
- Ensure that you’ve installed the latest version of WPForms to meet the [minimum required version](https://wpforms.com/docs/why-you-should-always-use-the-latest-version-of-wpforms/#version-requirements) for the Zapier addon
- Zapier requires a secure connection. Make sure your site loads over HTTPS and has an up-to-date SSL certificate installed before you continue. If you need help, check out WPBeginner’s guide to [SSL and HTTPS in WordPress](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-add-ssl-and-https-in-wordpress/)

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## Installing the Zapier Addon

Before you get started, be sure you’ve [installed and activated WPForms](https://wpforms.com/docs/install-wpforms-plugin/) and [verified your license](https://wpforms.com/docs/verify-wpforms-license/). Then go ahead and [install the Zapier addon](https://wpforms.com/docs/install-activate-wpforms-addons/).

Once the Zapier addon is activated, go to **WPForms » Settings** and click on the **Integrations** tab.

![Opening the WPForms integrations settings](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wpforms-settings-integrations-zapier-2.png)Here, you’ll see Zapier listed with your available WPForms integrations. Go ahead and click on it to see more details. This is where you’ll find the Zapier API key for your site.

![Zapier integration details](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/zapier-integration-details-1.png)Be sure to keep this browser tab or window open, as you’ll need this API key in the next step.

## Creating a Zap in Zapier

In Zapier, the integrations you create are called “zaps.” The next step is to create a zap that sends information from your forms to another service.

First, you’ll need to [log in to your Zapier account](https://zapier.com/app/login). If you don’t have one yet, then you can [sign up](https://zapier.com/sign-up/) for free.

**Note:** Some integrations will require a paid account with Zapier. For more details on identifying paid integrations, please see [Zapier’s documentation on premium apps](https://zapier.com/help/create/basics/learn-key-concepts-in-zapier#step-14).

After you’ve logged in to your account, click the **Create** button in the upper left corner (if your browser window is small, this button may appear as an orange plus (+) sign instead), then select **Zaps** from the dropdown.

![Creating a new Zap in Zapier](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-create-zaps-1-1024x578.png)This will open the setup page for your new zap. If you’d like to name your zap, go ahead and add a title by clicking on the title in the top center of the page.

![Change Zap name](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rename-zap-zapier-1-1024x678.png)### Setting Up Your Trigger Event

To begin, click on the **Trigger** box shown in the Zap editor.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/click-trigger-box-zapier-1024x497.png)This will open a modal where you can search for apps and events. In the search box at the top, type “WPForms” and click on **WPForms** from the results that appear.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-select-wpforms-trigger-app-1024x714.png)After selecting WPForms, a configuration panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Under **Trigger event**, click the dropdown menu to see available options. WPForms has only one trigger event available – **New Form Entry**. Select this option from the dropdown list.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/select-wpforms-trigger-event-zapier-1024x673.png)Next, under **Account**, click the **Sign in** button to connect your WPForms account.

![Signing in to WPForms via Zapier](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-sign-in-wpforms-1024x673.png)This will cause a new window to appear. Here, you’ll need to add your **API Key**.

To find your API key, go back to the browser tab or window with your WPForms integrations settings. Then copy and paste the Zapier API key into the zap setup page.

![Enter the Zapier API key](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/enter-zapier-api-key-1.png)Next, you’ll need to fill out the **Website** field. Be sure to enter the full URL of your website and include the trailing slash (i.e., https://example.com/).

**Note:** If you’re creating a zap for a site in a WordPress multisite network, you’ll need to enter the full path URL (i.e., `https://sitename.com/subsite/`) to create your zap.

When you’re ready, click the **Yes, Continue to WPForms** button.

![Allowing Zapier to accessing your WPForms account by providing your API key](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-allow-access-wpforms-1024x730.png)Once your site is connected, click the **Continue** button to proceed.

![Click the Continue button](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-continue-button-1024x701.png)Next, select the form you’d like to use from the **Form** dropdown and click **Continue** again.

![Select a form and click Continue](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/select-form-and-continue-zapier-1024x490.png)Zapier will then give you a chance to pull in sample entries to test your connection.

**Note:** The form you selected in the previous step needs to have at least 1 entry in order for the test to work.

Click the **Test trigger** button to load available entries.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/test-trigger-zapier-1-1024x938.png)Zapier will then show you the entries it was able to pull from your form. You can select any available entry to view its data and make sure everything looks correct.

![Testing Zapier connections and viewing records](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zapier-test-connection-1-1024x740.png)When you’re happy with the trigger test’s results, click the **Continue** button to proceed.

### Setting Up Your Action Event

After testing your trigger, you’ll need to select an action – this is what will happen each time your form receives an entry. Click on the **Action** box to choose which app you want to use for your action.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/click-action-box-zapier-1024x878.png)Next, you’ll see a modal where you can find and select the app you want to use for action. You can search for your desired app using the search box at the top, or select it from the list of available apps shown below.

![Select an action for the Zap](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/select-action-zapier-1024x852.png)This app is the service you’d like to send your form entry details to.

Zapier has over 7,000 apps and services available. To see the full list of apps you can connect with WPForms, check out [Zapier’s WPForms integrations page](https://zapier.com/apps/wpforms/integrations) for all the details.

After selecting an app, Zapier will walk you through the steps to pass form data to your chosen service. These steps will depend on which service you integrate with.

## Examples of Zapier Connections for WPForms

Since the next steps will vary depending on which integration you choose in Zapier, we aren’t able to cover all possible options in a single tutorial.

For detailed guides on our most popular Zapier integrations, please check out the articles below.

### Send Uploaded Files to Web Storage Services

- [Amazon S3](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-wordpress-amazon-s3-upload-form/)
- [Google Drive](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-wordpress-google-drive-upload-form/)
- [Dropbox](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-simple-dropbox-upload-form-in-wordpress/)

For a more user-friendly Dropbox integration, we recommend using our dedicated Dropbox addon which offers easier setup and more features. Please refer to our [Dropbox addon guide](https://wpforms.com/docs/dropbox-addon) for more details.

### Send Leads to Marketing Services and CRMs

- [Marketo](https://wpforms.com/how-to-automatically-send-leads-from-wordpress-forms-to-marketo/)
- [Pipedrive](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-custom-pipedrive-wordpress-form/)
- [SendFox](https://wpforms.com/wordpress-sendfox-form/)
- [Sendy](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-custom-sendy-subscribe-form-in-wordpress/)
- [Zoho](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-contact-in-zoho-from-a-wordpress-form/)

### Send Entry Details to Task Lists or Team Communication Services

- [Asana](https://wpforms.com/how-to-automatically-create-an-asana-task-from-a-wordpress-form/)
- [Discord](https://wpforms.com/how-to-connect-your-wordpress-contact-form-to-discord/)
- [Toggl](https://wpforms.com/toggl-project/)
- [Trello](https://wpforms.com/how-to-automatically-create-trello-cards-from-your-wordpress-forms/)

### Send Entry Details to Invoice or Accounting Applications

- [Airtable](https://wpforms.com/create-a-custom-airtable-form-for-wordpress/)
- [Quickbooks](https://wpforms.com/how-to-automatically-add-a-quickbooks-customer-from-your-wordpress-forms-2/)

### Other Popular Integrations

- [Google to create contact lists](https://wpforms.com/how-to-automatically-add-a-google-contact-from-your-wordpress-forms/)
- [Google Calendar to schedule events](https://wpforms.com/how-to-send-wpforms-entries-to-google-calendar/)
- [Jira to create support issues](https://wpforms.com/create-jira-issues-from-wordpress-form-submissions/)
- [Planyo to make restaurant reservations](https://wpforms.com/how-to-take-restaurant-reservations-on-your-wordpress-website/)
- [Twilio to receive SMS text messages](https://wpforms.com/how-to-get-an-sms-text-message-from-your-wordpress-form/)
- [YouTube to upload videos](https://wpforms.com/allow-users-to-upload-videos-to-youtube-from-wordpress/)
- [ZenDesk to collect support tickets](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-custom-support-ticket-form-on-wordpress-with-zendesk/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about the Zapier addon.

#### Can I disable entry storage when using the Zapier integration with my form?

Yes, you can absolutely do this. You’ll need at least 1 entry for your form when setting up a zap in Zapier. Once that’s done, you can disable entry storage.

To do so, open the form for editing and go to **Settings » General**. Expand the **Advanced** section, then toggle on the **Disable storing entry information in WordPress** option and save your changes.

![Disabling entry storage information in WordPress](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/disable-storing-entry-information-in-wordpress.png)#### Can I send User Journey data to Zapier?

Yes. If you have the User Journey addon v1.5.0 or higher and the Zapier addon v1.8.0 or higher installed, Zapier will include an Entry User Journey field for WPForms New Form Entry triggers that you can map to columns or fields in your action apps. If one of the addons is not updated, your zaps still run but the journey data is not available.

That’s it! You can now connect your forms to hundreds of web services through the Zapier addon in WPForms.

Next, would you like to learn more about what you can do with WPForms entries? Be sure to check out our [complete guide to entries](https://wpforms.com/docs/complete-guide-to-form-entries/) for details on all of the available options and tools.

**Categories:** Advanced Form Features, Addons

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