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Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to connect WPForms on your WordPress website

December 16, 2025 0 Comments

How to Connect WPForms (Step by Step)

Step 1: Install WPForms Plugin

  1. Login to WordPress Dashboard

  2. Go to Plugins → Add New

  3. Search WPForms

  4. Click Install Now → Activate


Step 2: Create a New Form

  1. Go to WPForms → Add New

  2. Give your form a name (e.g., Contact Form)

  3. Choose a template (Simple Contact Form / Blank Form)

  4. Add or edit fields:

    • Name

    • Email

    • Phone

    • Message

  5. Click Save


Step 3: Set Up Form Notifications (Email)

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications inside WPForms

  2. Add Admin Email (where form data should arrive)

  3. Set:

    • Send To Email Address

    • Email Subject

    • From Name

  4. Save settings

👉 This ensures form submissions reach your email.


Step 4: Add Form to a Page

Method 1 (Easy):

  1. Open the page where you want the form

  2. Click + Add Block

  3. Select WPForms block

  4. Choose your form from dropdown

  5. Update page

Method 2 (Shortcode):

  • Copy shortcode from WPForms

  • Paste it inside page content


Step 5: Set Confirmation Message / Thank You Page

  1. WPForms → Your Form → Settings → Confirmations

  2. Choose:

    • Show Message (Thank you message) OR

    • Redirect to Thank You Page

  3. Save


Step 6: Test the Form

  • Submit test data

  • Check email inbox

  • Check spam folder also


Optional Connections (Advanced)

  • WhatsApp redirect after submit

  • Google Sheets integration

  • Google Ads conversion tracking

  • Email marketing (Mailchimp, etc.)


❗ Common Issues & Fix

  • Not receiving emails? → Use WP Mail SMTP plugin

  • Form not showing? → Clear cache

  • Spam submissions? → Enable CAPTCHA

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