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Mailchimp Integration for Contact Form 7 allows you to automatically add form submissions from Contact Form 7 to your Mailchimp subscriber lists. This plugin simplifies your email marketing process by ensuring that every submission becomes a potential subscriber, helping you grow your audience effortlessly.
<h3>Configuration</h3>
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Contact Form 7 Form Editor:
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<li>Go to your WordPress dashboard.</li>
<li>Navigate to Contact > Contact Forms to see a list of your CF7 forms.</li>
<li>Click on a form to edit it. You should see a custom Mailchimp Integration tab in the form editor.</li>
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Mailchimp Integration Tab:
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<li>Inside the Mailchimp Integration tab, you’ll find fields to configure settings such as:</li>
<li>General: This section is for adding and verifying your Mailchimp API Key.</li>
<li>Field Mappings: This section allows you to map Contact Form 7 fields to Mailchimp fields.</li>
<li>Documentation: For more information, you can check this section or visit the <a href="https://docs.centousplugins.com/centous-integration-for-cf7-and-mailchimp" rel="nofollow ugc">Mailchimp Integration Documentation</a>. </li>
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<h3>1. General Settings:</h3>
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<li>In the Mailchimp Integration tab, you’ll see a field to enter your Mailchimp API Key.</li>
<li>Enter the key and click Verify to connect your WordPress site with your Mailchimp account.</li>
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<h3>2. Mapping Contact Form 7 Fields to Mailchimp:</h3>
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<li>Go to Contact > Contact Forms, and select the form you want to configure.</li>
<li>In the form editor, click on the Mailchimp Integration tab.</li>
<li>Here, you’ll see options to map the fields between your CF7 form and Mailchimp:</li>
<li>For each Mailchimp Field, you can select the corresponding CF7 Field from a dropdown list of shortcodes from your form.</li>
<li>Example field mapping:
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<li>Mailchimp Field: <code>Name</code>
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<li>CF7 Field: <code>[text* your-name]</code></li>
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<li>Mailchimp Field: <code>Email</code>
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<li>CF7 Field: <code>[email* your-email]</code></li>
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<li>If you have custom fields in Mailchimp, ensure those fields exist in Mailchimp before mapping them.</li>
<li>Once you have entered the API Key and completed the field mappings, be sure to save the settings to ensure your form is connected to Mailchimp.</li>
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<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with the Mailchimp API to add subscribers directly from Contact Form 7 submissions in WordPress. Below are the key Mailchimp API endpoints used by the plugin:
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<h3>API Endpoints and Data Flow:</h3>
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Add Subscriber to Mailchimp List
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<li>API Endpoint: <code>https://<dc>.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/<list_id>/members/</code></li>
<li>Purpose: Sends subscriber data (name, email, etc.) to Mailchimp upon form submission.</li>
<li>How it’s used: When a user submits a form integrated with Mailchimp, the plugin sends the user’s information (name, email, and any other mapped fields) to this endpoint to add them as a subscriber to the specified mailing list.</li>
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Retrieve Subscriber Details from Mailchimp
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<li>API Endpoint: <code>https://<dc>.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/<list_id>/members/<subscriber_hash></code></li>
<li>Purpose: Retrieves specific subscriber details based on the configured API key and the Mailchimp endpoint used in the plugin.</li>
<li>How it’s used: This endpoint is called to fetch subscriber information needed for managing Mailchimp lists or for confirmation and updates.</li>
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Data Handling and Privacy
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<li>What data is sent: Subscriber data (such as name, email, and additional mapped fields) is securely sent to Mailchimp upon form submission.</li>
<li>When data is sent: Data transfer occurs only when a user submits a form that has been integrated with Mailchimp through the plugin settings.</li>
<li>Privacy and Compliance: User data is transmitted over HTTPS and handled in accordance with Mailchimp’s <a href="https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>. You are responsible for ensuring GDPR and other privacy law compliance.</li>
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Mailchimp Terms of Service
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<li>By using this plugin, you acknowledge and agree to Mailchimp’s <a href="https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> which govern the use of their API and data handling.</li>
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<h3>Supported Contact Forms</h3>
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<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/" rel="ugc">Contact Form 7</a></li>
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<h3>Plugin Features</h3>
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<li>Automatically add new subscribers to Mailchimp upon form submission.</li>
<li>Configure Mailchimp API settings directly from the plugin settings page.</li>
<li>Customize the contact form fields that map to Mailchimp subscriber attributes.</li>
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<h3>Why We Built This Plugin</h3>
Mailchimp is a powerful email marketing tool that can help businesses effectively communicate with their audience. By integrating it with Contact Form 7, we wanted to make it easier for users to grow their mailing lists and manage their subscriber data without any manual effort.
<h3>GDPR Compliance</h3>
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<li>This plugin does not store any personal data and complies with GDPR regulations by integrating with Mailchimp, which manages user data according to their privacy policy.</li>
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<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please contact us at <a href="https://www.centous.com/support" rel="nofollow ugc">Centous Support</a>.
<h3>Author</h3>
Centous 
Website: <a href="https://www.centous.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">centous.com</a>

Centous Integration For Contact Form 7 And Mailchimp

Seamlessly integrate Mailchimp with Contact Form 7 to add subscribers directly from WordPress.

Centous Integration for Brevo allows you to seamlessly connect Contact Form 7 and WPForms submissions with brevo.com CRM.
Using this plugin, submissions from your WordPress forms can be automatically sent to brevo.com as Contacts, Companies, or Deals. This helps you manage leads and customer data efficiently without manual entry.
Key Features:
Support for two popular WordPress form plugins: 
– Contact Form 7 integration 
– WPForms integration
Brevo object support: 
– Contacts 
– Companies 
– Deals
Core features: 
– Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication with brevo.com 
– Create and manage multiple form-to-brevo integrations 
– Advanced field mapping between form fields and brevo properties 
– Test connection and verify brevo credentials 
– Add notes to brevo records from WordPress logs 
– Comprehensive API request/response logging 
– Detailed error tracking and debugging tools 
– Optional clean uninstall (remove plugin data) 
– Restructured architecture for better performance and maintainability
<h3>Usage</h3>
Basic Setup
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<li>Connect your brevo.com account from plugin settings</li>
<li>Install and activate your preferred form plugin (Contact Form 7, WPForms, or both)</li>
<li>Create a new integration feed</li>
<li>Select your form (CF7 or WPForms)</li>
<li>Select the brevo object (Contact, Company, or Deal)</li>
<li>Map form fields to brevo properties</li>
<li>Save the integration</li>
<li>Form submissions will now be sent to brevo automatically</li>
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Contact Form 7 Integration
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<li>Ensure Contact Form 7 is installed and activated</li>
<li>Create a Contact Form 7 form or use an existing one</li>
<li>Go to Brevo Connect → Feeds</li>
<li>Click Add New Feed</li>
<li>Under “Form Type”, select Contact Form 7</li>
<li>Select your Contact Form 7 form from the dropdown</li>
<li>Configure field mapping (see Field Mapping section below)</li>
<li>Save the feed</li>
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WPForms Integration
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<li>Ensure WPForms plugin is installed and activated</li>
<li>Create a WPForms form or use an existing one</li>
<li>Go to Brevo Connect → Feeds</li>
<li>Click Add New Feed</li>
<li>Under “Form Type”, select WPForms</li>
<li>Select your WPForms form from the dropdown</li>
<li>Configure field mapping (see Field Mapping section below)</li>
<li>Save the feed</li>
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<h3>Configuration</h3>
The plugin uses a modernized feed-based configuration system, allowing you to control which forms send data to brevo and how the data is mapped.
Plugin Menu Structure
After activation, a new admin menu appears:
Brevo Connect 
– Brevo Connect (Account Setup) 
– Test Connection 
– Integrations/Feeds 
– Logs 
– Settings
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Brevo Connect (Account Setup)
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Go to Brevo Connect → Brevo Connect
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<li>Enter brevo OAuth credentials:
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<li>Client ID</li>
<li>Client Secret</li>
<li>Redirect URL</li>
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<li>Click Connect Account</li>
<li>Log in to brevo.com and approve access</li>
<li>Your account details will appear after successful connection</li>
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View your Brevo Account ID and linked email
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Test Connection
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Navigate to Brevo Connect → Test Connection
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<li>Click Test Connection</li>
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The plugin verifies:
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<li>OAuth authentication validity</li>
<li>Access token status</li>
<li>brevo API connectivity</li>
<li>Account permissions</li>
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Integrations/Feeds
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Integrations (feeds) control how form submissions are sent to brevo.
Create a New Integration
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<li>Go to Brevo Connect → Integrations</li>
<li>Click Add New Integration</li>
<li>Configure the following:</li>
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a) Select Form Type 
Choose which form plugin to integrate: 
– Contact Form 7 
– WPForms
b) Select Form 
Choose the specific form from your selected form plugin.
c) Select brevo Object Type 
Choose where to send data: 
– Contacts – Create or update contact records 
– Companies – Create or update company records 
– Deals – Create or update deal records
d) Field Mapping
Map your form fields to brevo properties.
Contact Form 7 Example: 
– Email → [email* your-email] 
– First Name → [text first-name] 
– Last Name → [text last-name] 
– Phone → [tel your-phone] 
– Company → [text company-name] 
– Message → [textarea your-message]
WPForms Example: 
– Email → Email field (Field ID) 
– First Name → Name field (Field ID) 
– Phone → Phone field (Field ID) 
– Message → Message/Textarea field (Field ID)
e) Conditional Logic (if applicable) 
– Set conditions to send data only when specific criteria are met 
– Examples: Send to Brevo only if a checkbox is checked, select field has specific value, etc.
f) Integration Status 
– Enable or disable integration using the Active/Inactive toggle 
– Only active integrations send data to brevo
Manage Integrations
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<li>Edit – Modify existing integration settings</li>
<li>Test – Send a test submission to verify the integration</li>
<li>Duplicate – Clone an existing integration for quick setup</li>
<li>Delete – Remove an integration</li>
<li>View Logs – Check logs specific to this integration</li>
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Logs
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Go to Brevo Connect → Logs
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View comprehensive logs including:
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<li>API requests sent to brevo</li>
<li>API responses from brevo</li>
<li>Error messages and debugging information</li>
<li>Timestamp of each submission attempt</li>
<li>Integration/form associated with the submission</li>
<li>Submission status (success/failed)</li>
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Features:
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<li>Filter logs by integration, date range, or status</li>
<li>Add notes to brevo records directly from log entries</li>
<li>Export logs for external analysis</li>
<li>Search functionality for quick troubleshooting</li>
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Settings
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Navigate to Brevo Connect → Settings
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Configure:
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<li>Logging: Enable/disable detailed logging</li>
<li>Log Retention: Set how long logs are kept (7, 14, 30, 90 days, or indefinite)</li>
<li>Data on Uninstall: Choose whether to delete all plugin data when uninstalling</li>
<li>API Retry: Configure automatic retry attempts for failed submissions</li>
<li>Timeout Settings: Adjust API request timeout values</li>
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Save changes
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<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with brevo.com APIs for CRM functionality.
Data Flow
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Create / Update Records 
Uses brevo.com REST API (v3) to create or update Contacts, Companies, or Deals.
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OAuth Authentication 
Uses brevo.com OAuth 2.0 endpoints to authorize and refresh access tokens securely.
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Retrieve Account Information 
Fetches account details to verify a valid brevo connection.
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Create Notes on Records 
Adds notes to brevo items from plugin logs when manually triggered.
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Data Transmission 
Form data such as name, email, phone, and mapped custom fields is sent securely over HTTPS when a form is submitted.
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Privacy & Compliance 
Site owners are responsible for GDPR, CCPA, and other legal compliance when sending personal data to brevo.com.
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brevo.com Policies 
By using this plugin, you agree to brevo.com’s policies:
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<li>Privacy Policy: https://brevo.com/legal/privacy-policy</li>
<li>Terms of Service: https://brevo.com/legal/terms</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Supported Forms</h3>
Contact Form 7 – Popular, lightweight contact form plugin 
WPForms – Drag-and-drop form builder with advanced features
You can integrate multiple forms from either plugin or both simultaneously.
<h3>Plugin Features</h3>
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<li>Support for two popular WordPress form plugins</li>
<li>Automatically create brevo Contacts, Companies, or Deals</li>
<li>OAuth 2.0 authentication setup within WordPress</li>
<li>Advanced field mapping system</li>
<li>Multiple integration feeds per form</li>
<li>Add notes to brevo records from logs</li>
<li>Detailed logging and error tracking</li>
<li>Test integration before going live</li>
<li>Conditional submission logic</li>
<li>Bulk integration management</li>
<li>Export/import integration settings</li>
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<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, contact Centous at: 
https://centousplugins.com/contact-us/
<h3>Author</h3>
Centous 
Website: https://www.centous.com/ 
Email: support@centous.com
<h3>Additional Resources</h3>
Brevo API Documentation: https://developer.brevo.com/ 
Contact Form 7 Plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/ 
WPForms Plugin: https://wpforms.com/ 
WordPress Plugin Development: https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3 or later. 
See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html for more details.

Centous Integration for Brevo with Contact Form 7 and WPForms

Integration plugin for Contact Form 7 and WPForms with brevo.com CRM. Seamlessly sync form submissions to Brevo.

Centous Integration For Contact Form 7 And Mailchimp vs Centous Integration for Brevo with Contact Form 7 and WPForms