Automate Mailchimp subscriber lists with Zapier
- George Apostolov
Automate Mailchimp subscriber lists with Zapier: step-by-step guide
Log in to Zapier, click on "Create" and select "Zaps" to start the automation process.
Click "Trigger."
Search for and select Mailchimp as the trigger app.
Choose "New Subscriber" as the trigger event to detect when a new subscriber is added.
Connect your Mailchimp account to Zapier.
Select the Mailchimp audience/list from which you want to pull subscriber data.
Run a test to ensure Zapier detects a new subscriber.
Add Google Sheets as the Action App.
Choose "Create Spreadsheet Row" as the action event, then connect to you Google account.
Fill in the necessary fields.
Run a test to ensure that new Mailchimp subscribers' data is correctly passed to your Google Sheet.
Click "Publish" to activate your Zap.
Quick answer: To automate Mailchimp subscriber lists with Google Sheets, log in to Zapier and create a new Zap. Set Mailchimp as the trigger app with the New Subscriber event, connect your account, select an audience, and run a test. Then, add Google Sheets as the action app, choose Create Spreadsheet Row, connect your account, fill in the fields, test, and publish the Zap.
About this Zapier tutorial
Sync new Mailchimp subscribers to Google Sheets automatically using Zapier by setting up a trigger, action event, and publishing your live Zap. This guide covers automate Mailchimp subscriber lists with Zapier in 12 steps, starting with "Log in to Zapier, click on 'Create' and select 'Zaps' to start the automation process" and finishing with "Click 'Publish' to activate your Zap". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zapier interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does automate Mailchimp subscriber lists with Zapier take?
12 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zapier data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zapier, Mailchimp and Automation. Related guides: Automate Notion page creation with Zapier, Automate Notion task management with Zapier and Asana and Automate Slack channel notifications from Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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