Skip to content

Connect SQL Server and WordPress to unlock the power of automation

  • No credit card required
  • Free forever for core features
  • 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Choose a Trigger
Choose an Action
Google Logo Start with Google for free

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate SQL Server with WordPress - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

100%
Help
SQL Server logo
SQL Server
SQL Server logo
SQL Server
1. Choose trigger event
WordPress logo
WordPress
WordPress logo
WordPress
2. Choose action
SQL Server logo
1. Select the event
Setup
Test
SQL Server logo
SQL Server
Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Column" from SQL Server.

Add your action

An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Media" in WordPress.

You’re connected!

Zapier seamlessly connects SQL Server and WordPress, automating your workflow.

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

G2 Badge - Best Est. ROI - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Best Results - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Most Implementable - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Leader Mid-Market - Winter 2024

93%

Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job

25m

Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform

6 mins

The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap

Make work flow with AI

Level up your SQL Server to WordPress integration with AI. Extract, summarize, and transform your integration data with leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and more.
Illustration of AI enhancing Zapier workflows with automation and app integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about SQL Server + WordPress integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with SQL Server and WordPress

Can I use SQL Server as the database for my WordPress site?

Yes, you can use SQL Server as the database for your WordPress site, but it requires a custom setup since WordPress natively uses MySQL. You would need to configure Wordpress to connect with SQL Server using an ODBC connection or other third-party plugins designed for database compatibility.

How do I trigger an action in WordPress based on data changes in my SQL Server?

You can set up triggers in your SQL Server that call a webhook whenever there is a change. Our platform can capture these webhooks and trigger actions in WordPress accordingly. This allows automated updates or content changes based on real-time data modifications in your SQL database.

Is it possible to sync users between SQL Server and WordPress?

Yes, syncing users between SQL Server and WordPress is feasible through scheduled tasks that keep user records updated across both platforms. Triggers on user data changes in SQL Server can be captured using webhooks, facilitating simultaneous updates on your WordPress site.

What should I do if there's latency when fetching data from SQL Server into WordPress?

Data fetching latency can arise due to several factors, such as network speed and server load. Implementing efficient queries within your triggers, optimizing server resources, and ensuring minimal network delays can help reduce latency when integrating SQL Server with WordPress.

Are there security concerns with integrating SQL Server and WordPress?

Security should be a primary focus during integration. Ensure that communication between SQL Server and WordPress is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Additionally, strict access controls and regularly updated security measures should be implemented to prevent unauthorized data access.

How do we handle schema changes in the integrated setup of SQL Server and WordPress?

When schema changes occur within the integrated environment, it's critical to update any related configurations or queries executed by triggers immediately. Ensure all dependencies are aligned with the new schema structure to maintain system integrity.

Can we automate content posting from our SQL database to our WordPress blog?

Yes, automated content posting can be accomplished by setting up scheduled tasks or using triggers within your SQL server that send push notifications via webhooks. Our platform acts as an intermediary to post this information directly into configured sections of your blog.

Practical ways you can use SQL Server and WordPress

Monitor user registrations from WordPress in SQL Server.

When a new user is created in WordPress, Zapier automatically logs the user information in SQL Server for better business insights and tracking of customer growth.

Business Owner
Try it
Sync new WordPress posts with SQL Server for backup.

When a new post is created in WordPress, Zapier adds the post details to SQL Server, ensuring content is securely backed up and readily available for review or analytics.

IT
Track WordPress activity in SQL Server.

Whenever a new comment or post is added in WordPress, Zapier logs this activity as a new row in SQL Server, providing project managers with streamlined tracking for content updates or collaborations.

Project Management

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

    • Table/View
      Required
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Query
      Required
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Table/View
      Required
    • Primary_key
      Required
    • Order_by
    • Trigger_column
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • DisclaimerCopy
    • Query
      Required
    Action
    Write

Learn how to automate SQL Server on the Zapier blog

Learn how to automate WordPress on the Zapier blog

sql-server logo
About SQL Server
SQL server (or MS SQL) is a top of the line database geared for the cloud
Related categories
Similar apps
MySQL integrationsMySQL integrations
MySQL
Databases
PostgreSQL integrationsPostgreSQL integrations
PostgreSQL
Databases
Firebase / Firestore integrationsFirebase / Firestore integrations
Firebase / Firestore
Databases
wordpress logo
About WordPress
WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. Nearly 20% of the top 10 million websites and over 60 million people have chosen WordPress to power the place on the web they call "home".
Related categories
Similar apps
Zapier Interfaces integrationsZapier Interfaces integrations
Zapier Interfaces
App Builder, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Forms & Surveys, Zapier

Connect SQL Server to WordPress on the world's largest no-code automation platform

Google Logo Sign up with Google