MySQL Add-On

Introduction

The MySQL Add-On is a premium one, you can buy it in one of our subscriptions. Thank you!

Connect iform4u to your own database and store your entries without a single line of code. In minutes and without a single line of code, this add-on allows you to connect iform4u and a third party MySQL table to insert data.

Save entries to External Databases

Connect your iform4u directly to 3rd-party MySQL Database-Table.

Map Fields to Columns

Map a field, several fields or all the fields of your form to MySQL-Table columns.

Seamless Integration

Connect multiple forms to multiple Tables witout write a single line of code.

Install MySQL Add-On

The MySQL Add-On installing process is very simple, same to any other Add-On. To install the MySQL Add-Ongo to Add-Ons menu and configure it.

Create a MySQL DB Integration

To create an integration with a 3rd-party MySQL database, you must perform the following steps:

1. Go to the Add-ons Manager and click on MySQL.
2. Click on the Set Up a Form button.
3. A form used to configure the database connection will appear. Enter your database information and click "Connect to MySQL".
4. Finally, you need to map the form fields (iform4u) to the columns (MySQL Table).
   • Select your Form
   • Select your Table
   • Click on Status: ON.
   • Enable an Opt-In Condition. The opt-in condition shows that in order to forward information to MySQL, the field value must be present when the form is submitted. It's usually a Checkbox field, for example: A checkbox with the label: “Sign-up to our newsletter”.
   • In the section Map Fields:
     • Map a Form Field to a Column Name
5. Save the Form.