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title: "How to Connect Active Campaign to an Elementor Form?"
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date: 2025-05-21
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# How to Connect Active Campaign to an Elementor Form?

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor Form widget connects to ActiveCampaign, enabling automatic lead submission.
- ActiveCampaign requires an API Key and API URL, which can be found in the Developer settings after account login.
- Users can customize form fields in the Form Widget before selecting Active Campaign as a submit action.

Looking to automate your email marketing directly from your WordPress site? Connecting ActiveCampaign to your Elementor Form lets you instantly send leads and form submissions to your ActiveCampaign lists.

With the Form widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily connect your ActiveCampaign account to your Elementor Form.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Form widget, [click here](/docs/create-an-elementor-form-for-free/).*

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-builder/form-builder/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

For this, you must have the Active Campaign API Key and API URL.

### Get ActiveCampaign API Key and URL

[Create an account in ActiveCampaign](https://www.activecampaign.com/) if you don’t already have one. Once you are logged into your account, follow the steps - 

1. Click on the **Settings** icon at the bottom left.

2. On the next page, click on the Developer in the left menu.

3. On the screen, you’ll have your API URL and Key.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tpae-activecampaign-key-url.png)

### Use the Form Widget

Now, add the Form Widget to the page and select the appropriate form type, then follow the steps -

1. Add the required form fields and customize them as per your requirements.

2. Then select the main Form Widget and go to the **Submit** **Actions **tab, and select **Active Campaign** from the **Add Action **dropdown.

3. Now you’ll see the **Active Campaign** tab, open it.

4. Then add your API key and URL in the **API Key** and **API URL** fields.

Now, when a user fills out your form, they will be automatically added to your Active Campaign contact list.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What do I need before starting to connect ActiveCampaign to an Elementor Form?**
A: You need an ActiveCampaign account, along with your ActiveCampaign API Key and API URL. These can be found in your ActiveCampaign account settings under the Developer section.

**Q: What happens after I complete the connection between ActiveCampaign and my Elementor Form?**
A: After completing the connection, when a user fills out your form, they will be automatically added to your ActiveCampaign contact list. This allows for seamless email marketing automation.

**Q: How do I add the Form Widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor?**
A: To add the Form Widget, simply drag it onto your page and select the appropriate form type. Customize the required form fields as needed, then configure the Submit Actions to include ActiveCampaign.

**Q: What if I can't find my ActiveCampaign API Key and URL?**
A: If you can't find your API Key and URL, log into your ActiveCampaign account, click on the Settings icon, and navigate to the Developer section. Your API Key and URL will be displayed there.

**Q: Is there a specific widget I need from The Plus Addons for Elementor to connect to ActiveCampaign?**
A: Yes, you need the Form Widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to connect your ActiveCampaign account. Ensure that this widget is installed and activated to utilize its features.

**Q: Can I customize the form fields when using the Form Widget?**
A: Yes, you can customize the form fields as per your requirements after adding the Form Widget to your page. This allows you to tailor the form to better collect the information you need.