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Connect Gmail and Mailchimp integrations

Experience direct communication and better subscriber engagement by automating Gmail with Mailchimp. Optimize your workflow and improve efficiency with popular integrations for automatic welcome emails and more.

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Create a custom workflow

Connect Gmail and Mailchimp to automate workflows, trigger subscriber actions, and improve marketing with real-time data integration.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

Gmail
Trigger: Watch emails
Mailchimp
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new email is received in your mailbox.

2. Select an action

  • Adds a new member to a static segment.

  • Adds a new event to the member.

  • Adds or removes tags from a list member.

  • Adds or updates a list member.

  • Adds an email address to a subscriber list.

  • Creates a new campaign.

  • Creates a new list.

  • Creates a new merge field.

  • Creates a new order.

  • Deletes a campaign.

  • Deletes a list.

  • Deletes an existing merge field.

  • Archives or permanently deletes a subscriber.

  • Edits a defined content area of a custom HTML template.

  • Edits an existing subscriber.

  • Gets metadata of a specified campaign.

  • Gets a campaign report.

  • Retrives an existing click report.

  • Gets metadata of a specified list.

  • Retrieves an existing merge field.

  • Gets metadata of a subsciber by email.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Performs a campaign action.

  • Removes a member from the specified static segment.

  • Updates an existing campaign.

  • Updates an existing list.

  • Updates an existing merge field.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

By connecting Gmail and Mailchimp, you can automate workflows using Gmail as a trigger and Mailchimp as an action. Set up triggers in Gmail, such as receiving new emails or specific label assignments, to initiate actions in Mailchimp like adding subscribers, updating lists, or sending personalized messages. This integration improves subscriber management and campaign targeting, enhancing your email marketing efficiency by aligning efforts with real-time data.

Add a Member to a Segment
Adds a new member to a static segment.
Action
Add an Event
Adds a new event to the member.
Action
Add/Remove Member Tags
Adds or removes tags from a list member.
Action
Add/Update a List Member
Adds or updates a list member.
Action
Add/Update a Subscriber
Adds an email address to a subscriber list.
Action
Copy an email
Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.
Action
Create a Campaign
Creates a new campaign.
Action
Create a draft email
Creates a new draft email.
Action
Create a List
Creates a new list.
Action
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How to set up Gmail and Mailchimp in 5 easy steps

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Start by accessing your Make account

Log into your Make account to start setting up the connections between applications.

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Add Gmail to your setup

Choose to add Gmail in Make, which will let you connect it with Google Email for new tasks.

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Connect Gmail with Make

Sign in using your Google account and give permission for Make to access your Gmail.

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Add Mailchimp to the mix

Open the Mailchimp option in Make and initiate the connection setup.

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Authorize Mailchimp access

Log into your Mailchimp account and allow Make to connect with it, completing the setup.

Maximize efficiency by integrating Gmail and Mailchimp

Harness the power of Gmail and Mailchimp integration to automate welcome emails, improve subscriber engagement, and streamline communication for better efficiency and effective email outreach.

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Automatic welcome emails

Instantly send personalized welcome emails to new Mailchimp subscribers via Gmail.

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Timely communication

Connect Mailchimp and Gmail to ensure prompt communication with subscribers.

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Better subscriber engagement

Engage subscribers with automatic messages when they join your Mailchimp list.

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Optimized workflow

Integrate Gmail and Mailchimp to automate your email outreach processes.

Popular Gmail and Mailchimp workflows

Connect Gmail and Mailchimp with Make. Automate manual tasks, sync real-time data, and build more efficient workflows.

App Families

Send a Gmail message to a new Mailchimp subscriber

Use this template to automatically send a Gmail message when a new subscriber is added to your Mailchimp list.

Send a Gmail message to a new Mailchimp subscriber
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Integrating Gmail with Make allows you to automate workflows by connecting it with other applications like Slack, Telegram Bot, ClickUp, Google Drive, Airtable, and more. This means you can simplify processes, improve productivity, and eliminate repetitive tasks by setting up automations that trigger actions across these platforms through email interactions.

By integrating Mailchimp with Make, you can automate tasks such as adding new subscribers to your Mailchimp list from other apps, triggering email campaigns based on specific actions like form submissions, or syncing data between Mailchimp and CRM systems. This helps improve your marketing efforts, ensuring timely and relevant communications with your audience.

Make is designed to be user-friendly, even for those without technical expertise. It offers a straightforward interface with pre-built templates and a drag-and-drop setup, making it easier to create complex workflows. You can quickly start automating your processes without deep knowledge of coding or IT support.

Make allows for dynamic and personalized automations that can improve your email management and marketing strategies. For example, you can set up scenarios where specific Gmail triggers initiate Mailchimp actions, like sending a newsletter, updating contact lists or tagging subscribers based on email content or sender information. This interconnected setup provides a cohesive experience that helps you stay on top of email communications and marketing tasks effectively.