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https://github.com/drhdev/cf7-email-to-flamingo

This WordPress plugin allows you to disable email sending in Contact Form 7 and have all form submissions saved directly into the Flamingo plugin's database.
https://github.com/drhdev/cf7-email-to-flamingo

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This WordPress plugin allows you to disable email sending in Contact Form 7 and have all form submissions saved directly into the Flamingo plugin's database.

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# Contact Form 7 - Email to Flamingo WordPress Plugin



[![Plugin Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-0.2-blue.svg)](https://github.com/drhdev/cf7-email-to-flamingo/releases)

[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPLv2%2B-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)



The Contact Form 7 - Email to Flamingo WordPress plugin is actually an add-on to the WordPress Plugins Contact Form 7 and Flamingo. It entirely disables email sending in Contact Form 7 and sends all CF7 submissions directly to Flamingo. It requires both the Contact Form 7 and the Flamingo WordPress plugins.



## Description



This WordPress plugin allows you to disable email sending in [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/) and have all form submissions saved directly into the [Flamingo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/flamingo/) plugin's database.



It's particularly useful for sites where email delivery is unreliable, unnecessary, or when you prefer to manage form submissions within WordPress.



## Features



- **Disable Email Sending**: Prevent Contact Form 7 from sending emails.

- **Store Submissions in Flamingo**: All form submissions are saved in Flamingo's database.

- **Easy Configuration**: Simple settings page integrated into the Contact Form 7 menu.

- **Dependency Checks**: Notifies you if Contact Form 7 or Flamingo are not installed or activated.

- **Localization Ready**: Prepared for translation into multiple languages.



## Requirements



- WordPress 5.0 or higher

- PHP 7.0 or higher

- [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/) plugin

- [Flamingo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/flamingo/) plugin



## Installation



1. **Download the Plugin**:



   - Download the latest version from the [Releases](https://github.com/drhdev/cf7-email-to-flamingo/releases) page.



2. **Upload to WordPress**:



   - Upload the `cf7-email-to-flamingo` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.

   - Alternatively, upload the ZIP file via the WordPress admin: `Plugins` -> `Add New` -> `Upload Plugin`.



3. **Activate the Plugin**:



   - Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` screen in WordPress.



4. **Ensure Dependencies are Active**:



   - Make sure both Contact Form 7 and Flamingo plugins are installed and activated.



5. **Configure the Plugin**:



   - Go to `Contact` -> `Email to Flamingo` to access the settings.

   - Check the option to disable email sending and save your changes.



## Usage



- **Disabling Email Sending**:



  - Navigate to `Contact` -> `Email to Flamingo`.

  - Check the box labeled `Disable email sending and send submissions to Flamingo only`.

  - Click `Save Changes`.



- **Re-enabling Email Sending**:



  - Uncheck the box in the settings page.

  - Save your changes.



## Screenshots



*No screenshots are currently available.*



## Frequently Asked Questions



### **Does this plugin require both Contact Form 7 and Flamingo?**



Yes, both plugins are required for this add-on to function properly.



### **Can I re-enable email sending after disabling it?**



Yes, simply uncheck the option in the plugin settings to re-enable email sending.



### **Will this plugin affect existing form submissions?**



No, it will only affect form submissions made after the plugin is activated and configured.



### **Is this plugin compatible with other Contact Form 7 add-ons?**



The plugin is designed to be compatible with other add-ons. However, if you experience any conflicts, please report them in the issues section.



## Contributing



Contributions are welcome! Please read the [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.



## Support



If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/drhdev/cf7-email-to-flamingo/issues) on GitHub.



## Changelog



### Version 0.2



- Improved error handling and compatibility.

- Added localization support.

- Included uninstall script.



### Version 0.1



- Initial release.



## Roadmap



- Add support for per-form settings.

- Implement logging of skipped emails.

- Provide more customization options.



## License



This plugin is licensed under the [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).



## Acknowledgements



- [Contact Form 7](https://github.com/rocklobster-in/contact-form-7)

- [Flamingo](https://github.com/rocklobster-in/flamingo/)

- Inspired by the need to manage form submissions within WordPress without relying on email.



## Author



Developed by [drhdev](https://github.com/drhdev).



## Donations



If you find this plugin helpful, consider buying the the original [developers of CF7](https://contactform7.com/) a coffee! ;-)



## Disclosure



This WordPress plugin is not affliated or endorsed by the developers of Contact Form 7 and the Flamingo WordPress plugin.