How to Add a Button in Mailchimp
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Button in Mailchimp: step-by-step guide
On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column.
Click on Design Email to create a Regular email.
Under the Content section, click on Design Email.
Under the Content tab in the left column, click the Button option and drag+drop it to the preferred location on the email canvas.
You can now customize the Button and edit its shape, text, color, etc.
Quick answer: To add a button in Mailchimp, click Create on your dashboard and select Design Email for a Regular email. Under the Content section, click Design Email again. Drag and drop the Button option from the Content tab to your preferred email canvas location, then customize its shape, text, and color.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Insert and customize buttons in your emails by dragging and dropping them into your canvas using the Mailchimp content editor. This guide shows how to add a Button in Mailchimp in 5 steps, starting with "On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column" and finishing with "You can now customize the Button and edit its shape, text, color, etc". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Mailchimp interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Button in Mailchimp?
5 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 Mailchimp data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Mailchimp. Related guides: Add GIF in Mailchimp, How to Add Columns in Mailchimp and Add Instagram Feed to Your Mailchimp Email. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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