An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Mailchimp + SendGrid
Send SendGrid emails for new Mailchimp subscribers
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Mailchimp and SendGrid
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.
Categories
Mailchimp and SendGrid can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Mailchimp
New Subscriber in Mailchimp
Triggers when a new subscriber is added to an audience.
Then this action happens in SendGrid
Send Email in SendGrid
Send an email to one or more recipients.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SendGrid emails for new Mailchimp subscribers.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Mailchimp and SendGrid 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 SendGrid to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your SendGrid account, using SendGrid credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
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 SendGrid
Choose this action: Send Email (Send an email to one or more recipients.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Mailchimp and SendGrid.
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 Send SendGrid emails for new Mailchimp subscribers!
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