Quick Start Guide

May 4, 2026

Overview #

Get PloverCRM running in 5 minutes! Create your first contact and set up a form integration.

Time Required: 5-10 minutes

Prerequisites:

  • ✅ PloverCRM installed and activated
  • ✅ License activated
  • ✅ WordPress admin access

Step 1: Choose CRM Provider (1 minute) #

  1. Go to PloverCRMSettingsGeneral
  2. Under CRM Provider, select:
    • PloverCRM (recommended for new users)
    • FluentCRM (if you already have it)
  3. Click Save Changes
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Step 2: Create First Contact (2 minutes) #

  1. Go to PloverCRMContactsAdd New Contact
  2. Fill in:
    • Email: [email protected] (required)
    • First Name: John
    • Last Name: Doe
    • Phone: +1 234 567 8900
    • Stage: New
  3. Click Publish or Save Contact
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✅ First contact created!


Step 3: Create a List (1 minute) #

  1. Go to PloverCRMListsAdd New List
  2. Enter name: “Newsletter Subscribers”
  3. Click Add New List
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Step 4: Add Contact to List (30 seconds) #

  1. Go to Contacts, click your contact
  2. In right sidebar, find Lists
  3. Check “Newsletter Subscribers”
  4. Click Update
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Step 5: Set Up Form Integration (3 minutes) #

For Contact Form 7:

  1. Go to PloverCRMData SourcesAdd New Integration
  2. Category: Forms
  3. Provider: Contact Form 7
  4. Form: Select your form
  5. Map Fields:
    • Form Email → CRM Email
    • Form Name → CRM First Name
  6. List: Newsletter Subscribers
  7. Stage: New
  8. Click Save Integration
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Test Integration:

  1. Submit your contact form
  2. Go to PloverCRMContacts
  3. Verify new contact created
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Step 6: Mobile App (Optional – 5 minutes) #

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Generate API Password

  1. PloverCRMSettingsUsers
  2. Find username → Generate API Password
  3. Copy password

Download & Connect

  1. Download PloverCRM from App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
  2. Open app
  3. Enter: https://yoursite.com, username, API password
  4. Tap Login

✅ Mobile access enabled!


Congratulations! 🎉 You’re ready to use PloverCRM.