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Turn new PayPal merchant transactions into Mailchimp subscriptions
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Select a trigger from PayPal

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with PayPal, a trigger could be "Successful Sale."

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

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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 PayPal + Mailchimp integrations

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

How do I set up the integration between PayPal and Mailchimp?

To integrate PayPal with Mailchimp, you'll need to set up a Zap using our platform. After logging in, connect your PayPal and Mailchimp accounts, then create a workflow where a new sale in PayPal can trigger an action in Mailchimp, such as adding a subscriber to your list.

What are the common triggers available when integrating PayPal with Mailchimp?

Common triggers include successful sales transactions or completed payments in your PayPal account. These triggers can be set to initiate actions like updating subscriber information or adding tags within Mailchimp.

Can I segment my Mailchimp audience based on PayPal transactions?

Yes, you can use mailchimp to segment audiences by setting up Zaps that tag subscribers based on their purchase activity from PayPal. This allows targeting specific groups through automated workflows.

Is it possible to capture customer data from PayPal and automatically update my mailing list on Mailchimp?

Definitely. By creating a Zap with the trigger as a successful transaction in your PayPal account, you can automatically update or add new subscribers' details into your Mailchimp list.

Can I send automated email campaigns from Mailchimp after a transaction completes on PayPal?

You certainly can. By setting up an automation that triggers when there's a new sale in your PayPal account, you can craft and send personalized emails via campaigns created in Mailchimp immediately following transactions.

What actions can be performed in Mailchimp using data from a completed transaction in PayPal?

With completed transaction data from PayPal, possible actions include adding customers to specific lists, tagging purchasers for follow-up marketing campaigns, or sending them autoresponders through your connected accounts.

Are there any limitations when syncing data between PayPal and Mailchimp?

While most standard transactional data can be captured accurately with our integrations, certain complex custom fields in either service might not map perfectly without manual adjustments. It’s important to ensure compatibility when setting up the initial integration.

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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.

Successful Sale
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- Track all links clicks
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- 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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- Phone
- Permission_reminder
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- Email_type_option
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- From_name
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- From_email
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- Subject
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- Language
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- Notify_on_subscribe
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- Double_optin
- Marketing_permissions
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- Email Address
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- Delete Contact
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- Campaign
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- Segment or Tag
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- Email Address
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- Name
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- Audience
- Tag name
  Required
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- Name
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- Campaign Name
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
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- Email Subject
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- Preview_text
- From_name
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- From Email Address
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- To_name
- Content Type
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- Name
  Required
- Audience
- Audience
- 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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Successful Sale (Line Items)
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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
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- From Email Address
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- To_name
- Content Type
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- Campaign
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- Audience
- Email Address
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- Tag name
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- Properties
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- 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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- 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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- URL
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- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
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- Store
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- Email Address
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- Name
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- Audience
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- Audience
- Tag name
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