Title: Invite Codes for Contact Form 7
Author: Haste
Published: <strong>October 23, 2024</strong>
Last modified: December 19, 2024

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# Invite Codes for Contact Form 7

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## Description

Invite Codes for Contact Form 7 is an innovative add-on for the popular [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/)
plugin that adds a new layer of control by allowing form submissions only when a
valid invite code is entered.
 This plugin is perfect for events, giveaways, private
registrations, exclusive content, and more. By leveraging invite codes, you can 
ensure that only authorized users can submit your forms, enhancing security and 
exclusivity.

### Key Features

📋 Invite Code Management: Admins can easily create, view, and manage invite codes
within the WordPress dashboard.
 🔑 Unique Code Generator: A customizable generator
allows users to create unique codes with parameters like prefix, postfix, length,
and allowed characters/symbols. 🔄 Import & Export: Admins can import invite codes
in bulk and export existing codes into CSV files for backup or marketing purposes.
⏳ Expiration & Usage Limits: Codes can have expiration dates and usage limits for
added control. 📝 Invite Code Validation: Limit form submissions to users with a
valid invite code. 🌐 Localization Support: Fully translatable, supporting multiple
languages for global usability.

### Use cases

📅 Event-Driven Forms: Ideal for event registrations, RSVPs, or exclusive access
to webinars.
 🎁 Coupons for Giveaways: Distribute unique codes for contest entries
or giveaways, ensuring only authorized participants can join. 🔒 Exclusive Content
Access: Provide codes for members-only content or restricted access events. 🔗 Seamless
Integration: Works seamlessly with Contact Form 7, keeping the user experience familiar
and easy.

### Installation and Configuration

This plugin is an add-on for Contact Form 7. Make sure you have Contact Form 7 installed
before installing this plugin. You can find Contact Form 7 here: https://wordpress.
org/plugins/contact-form-7/

To install Invite Codes for Contact Form 7 follow these steps:
 1. Upload the entire`
invite-codes-for-contact-form-7` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen (**Plugins > Installed Plugins**).
3. Configure the invite codes via **Invite Codes** submenu in the **Contact** menu.
4. The manual in the **Instructions** tab guides you through all the options and
settings.

### QuickStart

 1. Open the **Invite Codes** plugin via WordPress Menu > **Contact** > **Invite Codes**
 2. Go to the **Codes Generator** tab, select your options and click on **Generate 
    Codes**
 3. Copy the codes by clicking on the button **Copy Codes to Clipboard** and go to 
    the **Import** tab
 4. Paste the codes in the Invite codes form, select maximum usage and expiry date (
    optional) and click on the button **Import Invite Codes**
 5. Create or edit the form you want to use the invite codes on via WordPress Menu 
    > **Contact** > **Contact Forms**
 6. Inside the form add the Invite Codes placeholder. Eg: Unique code[text* invite_code
    placeholder “Enter your unique code”]
 7. Save the form. It’s recommended to test the form with a test code.

## Screenshots

[⌊Codes tab: Shows imported invite codes and their status⌉⌊Codes tab: Shows imported
invite codes and their status⌉[

Codes tab: Shows imported invite codes and their status

[⌊Import tab: Here you import codes and set maximum usage and expiration date⌉⌊Import
tab: Here you import codes and set maximum usage and expiration date⌉[

Import tab: Here you import codes and set maximum usage and expiration date

[⌊Export tab: Here you can export codes and download a CSV file⌉⌊Export tab: Here
you can export codes and download a CSV file⌉[

Export tab: Here you can export codes and download a CSV file

[⌊Codes Generator tab: Generate codes up to 1000 codes at once with preferred settings⌉⌊
Codes Generator tab: Generate codes up to 1000 codes at once with preferred settings⌉[

Codes Generator tab: Generate codes up to 1000 codes at once with preferred settings

[⌊Settings tab: Customize validation messages and (de)activate case sensitive mode⌉⌊
Settings tab: Customize validation messages and (de)activate case sensitive mode⌉[

Settings tab: Customize validation messages and (de)activate case sensitive mode

[⌊Example of a unique code printed on a card⌉⌊Example of a unique code printed on
a card⌉[

Example of a unique code printed on a card

[⌊Example of a Contact Form 7 form where this unique code is used⌉⌊Example of a 
Contact Form 7 form where this unique code is used⌉[

Example of a Contact Form 7 form where this unique code is used

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Invite Codes for Contact Form 7” is open source software. The following people 
have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Haste ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haste18/)

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### Interested in development?

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## Changelog

#### 1.2.8

 * Changed: Bugfix – fixed sorting codes table

#### 1.2.7

 * Changed: Bugfix – removed redundant check if Contact Form 7 is installed

#### 1.2.6

 * Changed: Bugfix for display submenu
 * Added: Plugin checks if Contact Form 7 is installed before activation

#### 1.2.5

 * Updated: readme.txt with extra information on installation and configuration
 * Added: readme.txt QuickStart guide.

#### 1.2.4

 * Changed: Security improvements for export module
 * Changed: Code optimizations

#### 1.2.3

 * Changed: Code optimizations

#### 1.2.2

 * Changed: Plugin name “CF7 Invite Codes” changed to “Invite Codes for Contact 
   Form 7”
 * Changed: Permalink “cf7-invite-codes” changed to “invite-codes-for-contact-form-
   7”

#### 1.2.1

Minor bug fixes

 * Changed: The expiry date did not update when manually changed on the codes page.
 * Changed: After submitting the form, the times_used value was not incremented.

#### 1.2.0

First official release

 * Added: Option to reuse a code up to 999 times or 0 for unlimited
 * Changed: Column `used` changed to `times used` showing the number of times the
   code has been used.
 * Added: Column `Max usage` added which shows the number of times a code can be
   used.
 * Added: Import module adjusted with `Maximum usage` option.
 * Changed: Export module adjusted. Files are stored on server now with random string
   in filename and can be downloaded / deleted.
 * Changed: Codes Generator now has many more options available.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.2.8**
 *  Last updated **2 years ago**
 *  Active installations **30+**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.7.10**
 *  PHP version ** 7.2 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/invite-codes-for-contact-form-7/)
 * Tags
 * [coupon](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/coupon/)[form](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/form/)
   [invite codes](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/invite-codes/)[Restriction](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/restriction/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/invite-codes-for-contact-form-7/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Haste ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haste18/)

## Support

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