Auto-Reply to Contact Form 7 Submissions Instantly via Gmail

When someone submits your Contact Form 7, this sends a personalised acknowledgement through Gmail within seconds — so every enquirer gets an instant, professional "we've received this" instead of silence.

difficulty Beginnersetup 20 minresult Every Contact Form 7 submitter receives an immediate, personalised Gmail reply confirming you've got their message and what happens next.
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    Step 1 — Receive the submission

    Add a Webhook connected to Contact Form 7 (or its native integration) so each submission triggers the flow.

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    Step 2 — Grab name + email

    Add a Set node mapping the submitter's name and email from the payload.

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    Step 3 — Send the reply via Gmail

    Add a Gmail node addressed to {{ $json.email }} with a warm, on-brand acknowledgement personalised with {{ $json.name }} and a note on your response time.

Frequently asked questions

Can I route by enquiry type?

Yes — capture the topic field and add an `If`/`Switch` before Step 3 to send tailored copy (sales vs support vs careers).

Will it look automated?

Only if you let it. Write the Gmail copy like a real person would, use the submitter's name, and set honest expectations — it reads as attentive, not robotic.

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