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New inbound emails create Mailchimp list subscribers
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Send new Mailchimp subscribers an email
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Get updated Mailchimp subscribers in emails
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Send emails with new unsubscriptions from Mailchimp subscribers
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Send outbound email when Mailchimp links are clicked
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New inbound emails create Mailchimp list subscribers

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Send emails from when Mailchimp subscribers have new tags

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Send new Mailchimp subscribers an email

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Get updated Mailchimp subscribers in emails

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Send emails with new unsubscriptions from Mailchimp subscribers

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Send outbound email when Mailchimp links are clicked

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Add new Email by Zapier inbound emails as tagged subscribers in Mailchimp
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Process new inbound emails in Email by Zapier and unsubscribe emails in Mailchimp
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How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate Email by Zapier with Mailchimp - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

Select a trigger from Email by Zapier

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Email by Zapier, a trigger could be "New Inbound Email."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Mailchimp

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Mailchimp, the action could be "Archive Subscriber."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Mailchimp integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Email by Zapier and Mailchimp

How do I integrate Email by Zapier with Mailchimp?

To integrate Email by Zapier with Mailchimp, you'll need to set up a Zap that connects your Email trigger with an action in Mailchimp. Start by selecting Email by Zapier as your trigger app and choose the relevant trigger event, such as 'New Inbound Email'. Next, set up Mailchimp as the action app and configure it to perform an action, like 'Add/Update Subscriber', whenever an inbound email is received.

Can I use this integration to automatically add new email subscribers from my emails into a Mailchimp list?

Yes, you can set up a Zap where the trigger is a 'New Inbound Email' in Email by Zapier. The action would be to 'Add/Update Subscriber' in Mailchimp. This setup ensures that every new email you receive can automatically add or update a subscriber in your specified Mailchimp list.

What types of filters can be applied when connecting Email by Zapier with Mailchimp?

We allow you to apply various filters so that only certain emails trigger actions in Mailchimp. For example, you could filter by subject line or specific content within the email body before adding or updating contacts in your Mailchimp lists.

Is it possible to segment subscribers based on specific content from incoming emails when using this integration?

Yes, using our platform automation capabilities, you can extract specific content or criteria from incoming emails and use them as conditions for segmentation within your Mailchimp list. For instance, you might segment subscribers based on keywords found in email subjects.

How does error handling work when there’s an issue with an email not converting into a subscriber?

We provide detailed logs and notifications if there are issues converting an email into a subscriber. This allows you to troubleshoot problems quickly. You may need to check for common errors such as incorrect list IDs or data formatting issues within the incoming email.

Can I delay the action of adding subscribers from my emails into Mailchimp after they are triggered?

Certainly! With our built-in delay actions, you can specify a waiting period after an inbound email is received before executing the subscriber addition. This can be useful if timing is critical for your workflows.

What happens if duplicate emails are triggered for integration into my Mailchimp account?

When duplicate emails are processed, our system uses safeguards like checking against existing subscriptions within your designated list settings to prevent duplicates. To further control this behavior, make sure to adjust settings either through deduplication options or additional filters on incoming data.

Connect Email by Zapier and Mailchimp to integrate crucial parts of your business

With Zapier, you can integrate everything from basic data entry to end-to-end processes. Here are some of the business-critical workflows that people automate with Zapier.

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

With Zapier, you can automate every part of your lead funnel and give yourself the best chance at converting leads. Automate everything from lead capture to outreach to reporting—and close more deals as a result.

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Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Measuring campaign performance across platforms can get chaotic. Plus, digging up the right metrics costs you precious time and effort. With Zapier, you can create a centralized view of your performance, skillfully manage your lists, and ensure your campaigns drive ROI across the business.

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Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Support reps can't be productive when they have to track down crucial information for every incident or ticket. With Zapier, you can automatically send your reps the context they need to resolve tickets quickly and create a seamless customer experience.

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Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

The days of manually exporting and importing data are over. With Zapier, you can send data where it needs to go, in the format you need it—so you can centralize your data and unlock more insights.

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Resolve incidents faster with automation

Your technical support team wants to focus on tech tickets rather than admin work. With Zapier, you can automate everything from ticket creation to routing to inter-team communication—eliminating friction from incident management and increasing speed to resolution.

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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.

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- Body (HTML or Plain)
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- Reply_to
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- Force Linebreaks?
- Enable read receipts?
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- Audience
- Trigger each time a subscriber opens an email
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Scheduled
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Triggers when a new audience is added to your MailChimp accounts.
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- Note_about_samples
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- Note_about_samples
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- Segment or Tag
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- Email Subject
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- Preview_text
- From_name
- Reply_to
- To_name
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- Campaign
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- Email Address
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- Tag name
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- Properties
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- Email Address
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- New Email
- Status
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- Double_optin
- Update Existing
- Replace Groups
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- Language
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- Tag(s)
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- Audience
- Segment or Tag
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- Email Address
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- Audience
- Email Address
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- Note
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- HTTP Method
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- URL
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- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body (HTML or Plain)
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- Store
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- Email Address
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Action
Search
- Name
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- Audience
Action
Search
- Audience
- Tag name
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Action
Search or write

- Setup Directions
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- Audience
- Status
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- Audience
- Link
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- Track all links clicks
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Scheduled
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- Store
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Scheduled
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- Store
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Scheduled
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- Audience
- Segment or Tag
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Scheduled
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- Audience
- Email Address
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- Campaign
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- Audience
- Tag name
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- Tag name
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- Company
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- Address1
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- City
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- State
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- Zip
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- Country
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- Phone
- Permission_reminder
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- Email_type_option
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- From_name
- From_email
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- Subject
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- Language
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- Notify_on_subscribe
- Notify_on_unsubscribe
- Double_optin
- Marketing_permissions
- Use_archive_bar
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- Audience
- Email Address
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- Delete Contact
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- Campaign
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- Audience
- Segment or Tag
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- Email Address
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- Name
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Action
Search
- Audience
- Tag name
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Action
Search
- Name
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- Campaign Name
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
- Email Subject
  Required
- Preview_text
- From_name
- Reply_to
- To_name
- Content Type
Action
Search or write
- Name
  Required
- Audience
- Audience
- Email Address
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- New Email
- Status
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- Double_optin
- Update Existing
- Replace Groups
- Groups
- Language
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- Tag(s)
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