How to Send Website Form Submissions to Trello (No Backend Needed)

Learn how to automatically turn contact form submissions, support requests, and bug reports into Trello cards using DropForm. Keep everything in one board without building a custom backend or wiring up complex automations.

January 24, 2026 by DropForm Team

Why “forms → Trello” works so well

Trello is built around simple, visual workflows: every item is a card, and cards move through columns like New, In progress, and Done. That's exactly how most teams want to handle incoming requests, leads, and ideas from their website forms.

Instead of letting submissions sit in an overflowing inbox (or worse, in some database you never open), you turn each one into a card on a shared board. Everyone can see what's new, who is responsible, and what needs to happen next.

Leads → “New Leads” list for sales to qualify
Support requests → “Incoming” list for your support team
Bug reports → “Triaging” list for product or engineering
Internal requests → “Backlog” or “To Do” list for operations

A simple “forms to Trello” integration means you don't have to copy-paste anything manually. As soon as a visitor hits Submit, your team gets a new Trello card in the right place.

What you can automate with a Trello form integration

Sending form submissions to Trello is useful for more than just a basic contact form. Once you have the pipeline in place, you can reuse it for a lot of different workflows:

Sales contact or demo request forms – every submission becomes a lead card with contact details and notes.
Customer support forms – turn issues into trackable tickets that move from “New” to “Resolved”.
Feature requests and feedback – collect ideas from your website and prioritize them on a product board.
Bug report forms – capture environment details and reproduction steps in a single Trello card.
Job applications or partnership requests – manage applicants or partners like a simple CRM pipeline.

Because DropForm handles the form backend for you, you can keep the front-end simple (HTML, JavaScript, or your favourite framework) while still getting a clean, structured feed of cards in Trello.

How DropForm → Trello integration works

The architecture is straightforward:

Your website form submits to DropForm instead of a custom server.
DropForm validates the submission, handles spam checks, and stores the data (including file uploads).
For each new submission, DropForm calls Trello's API and creates a card in the list you configured.

You don't have to maintain any backend code, cron jobs, or external automation tools. DropForm delivers a ready-to-use “website form to Trello” integration out of the box.

The easiest setup: HTML form → DropForm → Trello

A typical setup looks like this: your HTML or JavaScript form sends data to DropForm, and DropForm sends it on to Trello. Here is a minimal example using fetch:

1) Add DropForm to your form

Example using fetch in plain JavaScript:

2) Connect Trello in DropForm

In your form settings, open Integrations → Trello and paste your Trello create-card URL. This URL contains your Trello API key, token, and the ID of the list where cards should be created.

Once saved, every new submission for that form is turned into a Trello card automatically.

3) Test it

Send one submission from your website and confirm that a new card appears in the correct list. If you see the card with the right values, your “form to Trello” integration is live.

For a more detailed walkthrough (including how to build the Trello URL, where to find list IDs, and how the payload is structured), check the Trello Integration Guide.

How to structure your Trello cards for form submissions

The most useful cards have a clear, scannable structure. A good default is:

Title: New submission – {Form name}
Description: Start with the most important fields (name, email, message), then the rest of the payload.
Link: A direct link to the submission inside DropForm so you can see all details and files.

Depending on your Trello setup, you can also:

Apply labels based on the form type or selected options.
Assign the card to a member (e.g., the sales lead owner or on-call engineer).
Set a due date so responses never fall through the cracks.

Even if you start with a simple title + description, having every form submission as a card is already a big improvement over digging through emails or CSV exports.

Benefits of sending form submissions to Trello instead of email

Many teams begin with form notifications that land in a shared inbox. It works at first, but then messages get lost, nobody knows who is responsible, and follow-up is hard to track. A “website contact form to Trello” workflow solves this:

Shared visibility – everyone on the board sees new items immediately.
Clear ownership – assign cards to specific team members.
Simple status tracking – move cards through lists instead of forwarding email threads.
Less context switching – your team stays inside Trello instead of bouncing between tools.

If you already run projects in Trello, connecting forms directly is one of the highest-ROI automations you can add.

DropForm vs Zapier vs custom scripts for Trello form integration

There are several ways to send form data to Trello: you can write your own script, use a generic automation tool like Zapier, or connect via a dedicated form backend like DropForm. Each has trade-offs:

Custom scripts – flexible, but you have to host, secure, and maintain the code.
Zapier/Make/etc. – easy to start with, but can become expensive as volume grows.
DropForm + Trello – built-in “form to Trello” support with storage, validation, files, and email support all in one place.

If your main goal is simply to send website form submissions to Trello reliably, DropForm's native integration is usually the fastest and most maintainable option.

Common mistakes when integrating forms with Trello

Using the wrong list ID

Trello cards must be created in a specific list. If the list ID in your create-card URL is incorrect, card creation will fail and you won't see anything in Trello. Double-check that the ID really belongs to the list where you expect cards to appear.

Leaking the Trello token

Your Trello API token can be used to create cards on your behalf. Treat it like a password:

Never commit it to public repositories.
Only paste it into trusted tools (like your DropForm dashboard).
Revoke and regenerate the token immediately if you suspect a leak.

Forgetting to test with real data

After you connect DropForm and Trello, send a realistic test submission (with all the main fields and a file upload if you use them). This helps you verify that the Trello card has everything your team needs to act on the request.

Who should use a Trello form integration?

A “forms → Trello” workflow is especially helpful if:

You already use Trello as your main task or ticketing system.
You want a lightweight alternative to a full CRM or help desk.
You receive enough submissions that copy-pasting is becoming painful.
Your team prefers working in boards and lists rather than in email threads.

Whether you're a SaaS founder, agency, freelancer, or internal product team, having a direct form to Trello connection saves time and makes follow-up much more reliable.

Quick setup checklist

Create or pick a Trello board and list for new submissions.
Connect your website form to DropForm (HTML, JavaScript, or framework of your choice).
Enable the Trello integration in DropForm and paste your create-card URL.
Send a test submission and verify the card appears with all key fields.
Share the board with your team and define a simple process for handling new cards.

Next step

If you want to keep form submissions organized like tasks, “forms → Trello” is one of the highest-ROI automations you can set up. Connect it once and stop copy-pasting leads, support tickets, and bug reports manually into your boards.

When you're ready to go deeper (labels, advanced card formatting, and troubleshooting), continue with the Trello Integration Guide.