{"id":6580,"date":"2022-05-18T14:02:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=6580"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:33:19","slug":"contact-form-7-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-it","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/contact-form-7-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Form 7: Setup and Usage Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing and configuring the plugin Contact Form 7, as well as creating a form using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Install and Activate Contact Form 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To install the plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Search for Contact Form 7<\/strong> in the search bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click Install Now<\/strong> next to the plugin, then Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Once activated, you\u2019ll find a new Contact<\/strong> menu item in your dashboard where you can manage your forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 2. Add a Contact Form to your WordPress Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By default, Contact Form 7 creates a basic contact form <\/strong>(1) for you. To use it on your site, just take the shortcode<\/strong> (2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Paste the shortcode into the content area where you want the form to appear, most commonly on your Contact<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    After publishing the page, visitors will be able to submit inquiries directly through this form. All messages will be sent to the primary administrator\u2019s email address registered in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3. Create a new contact form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Contact Form 7 allows you to customize the default form or create new ones with custom fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Navigate to Contact \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Give your form a name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The plugin will generate basic fields like name, email, subject, and message by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      You can add more fields based on your needs. For example, to add a telephone number<\/strong> field. Click the tel<\/strong> tag button above the form editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Fill out the pop-up form, and check the Required field<\/strong> if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click Insert Tag<\/strong> to add the field to your form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Step 4. Configure Mail Delivery Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Proper email configuration is essential to receive form submissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n