This automation scenario allows you to connect Mailchimp and Gmail
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Mailchimp and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Mailchimp
Triggers when a new subscriber is added to an audience.
Then this action happens in Gmail
Create and send a new email message.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Welcome New Mailchimp Subscribers with a Personal Email.
Part I
First, we need to connect Mailchimp and Gmail to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Mailchimp
Choose the following trigger: New Subscriber (Triggers when a new subscriber is added to an audience.).
Then set up an Action for Gmail
Choose this action: Send Email (Create and send a new email message.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Mailchimp and Gmail.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Welcome New Mailchimp Subscribers with a Personal Email!
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
Triggers when you label an email.
Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).
Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Add a new subscriber to an audience of your choosing. Can be used to update an existing subscriber too.
Add an email address to a tag within an audience. Note: the email address , or this will fail.
Adds an email address to a subscriber list.
Unsubscribe or delete a contact by email address within an audience.
Creates a campaign draft.
Sends a campaign draft. PLEASE NOTE: This action sends an email to _everyone_ signed up to the Campaign. Are you trying to send an email to just one person? [Set up an Automation within MailChimp](https://mailchimp.com/help/create-an-automation/) and assign the welcome email to a tag. Then assign that tag to your customer with the Action.
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