Integrate With Elementor Forms

Elementor is a easy form builder plugin of wordpress. We have tried to make easier to send sms to users and admin through Formidable Forms by following easy steps.

• Please note elementor forms are available only in Elementor Pro version, so if you using the elementor free version, this video is not for you.
• To enable SMS feature, you need to have SMS Alert plugin installed.
• First i will create or edit a page where i want to use the elementor form.
• Then click on “Edit with Elementor button” on the top.
• Under the Pro section, click on the form and drag it to right hand side.
• under the form fields click on add item and select type as sms alert phone.
• This will add a new phone field to the form.
• Then after click on Actions after submit and add a new SMS Alert action
• You will notice a new SMS Alert settings option is now visible
• Here you can opt to enable OTP verification if you want the user to be verified with an OTP before the form is submitted.
• Enter the text that you want to be sent to the user automatically as soon as the form is submitted.
• If you want the message to be sent to admin as well, you need to enter the admin mobile number here in this field.
• And also you can customise the text to be sent to admin here.
• To use variables in customer or admin message you can use the Elementor form field shortcodes. You can find the shortcode for each field by simply double clicking on the field, and copy the shortcode from advances tab.
• Paste this shortcode in your message as required, and these shortcodes will be automatically replaced with real values while sending the message.
• Finally click on Publish

FAQ’S

1. 1. What does this integration allow me to do?

   It allows you to send **SMS messages** automatically to users (and optionally admins) when an **Elementor Forms** form is submitted.

2. 2. What are the prerequisites before I set it up?

   You must have:
   – **Elementor Pro** (the free version is insufficient for the required form actions).
   – The **SMS Alert plugin** installed and configured (with your gateway credentials).
   – The form must include a **phone field** which the SMS system will use to send the message.

3. 3. How do I enable SMS for a form submission in Elementor Forms?

   1. Edit or create a form in **Elementor** (using the Pro form widget).
   2. Under Form Fields, add the field type **SMS Alert Phone** (or equivalent) for the phone number.
   3. Go to **Actions After Submit** and add the **“SMS Alert”** action.
   4. A new SMS Alert Settings section will appear—configure it: **enable OTP verification** (if required), **customize the text message** for the user, and if required, **enter the admin mobile number and customize the admin message**.
   5. Use the **field shortcodes** (from the field’s Advanced tab) in the SMS text for dynamic values.
   6. **Save/Publish** the form.

4. 4. Can I enable OTP (one-time-password) mobile number verification before a form submits?

   **Yes** — in the **SMS Alert settings** within the form, you can **Enable Mobile Verification (OTP)** so that the phone number must be verified before the form submission is completed.

5. 5. How do I include form data (e.g., visitor name or phone) into the SMS message text?

   1. Copy the **shortcode** for each form field from its **Advanced tab**.
   2. Paste that shortcode inside your SMS message template in the SMS Alert settings.
   These shortcodes will be replaced with the actual submitted values when the message is sent.

6. 6. Are there any special notes if the form is inside a popup in Elementor?

   **Yes** — if you use an Elementor popup form and are using **OTP verification**, you must enable **“Prevent Closing on Overlay”** in the popup’s Advanced settings to prevent the popup from closing before verification finishes.

7. 7. What should I check if SMS messages are not being sent after a form is submitted?

   Troubleshooting steps include:
   – Confirm **SMS Alert plugin is installed** and **gateway credentials** are configured.
   – Ensure the phone field is correctly added (type “SMS Alert Phone”) and the **“SMS Alert” action is selected** in Actions After Submit.
   – Verify the **SMS Alert settings** in the form are correct (user message enabled, admin numbers entered).
   – Check **OTP settings** (if enabled) and that the user completed verification.
   – Ensure the form is **published/saved** and the phone number format is correct.
   – If using a popup, verify **“Prevent Closing on Overlay” is enabled**.
   – Check **logs** (if available) for any error codes.