How to Add a Contact to an Automation in ActiveCampaign
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Contact to an Automation in ActiveCampaign: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Contacts' option.
Select the contact you want to add to an automation, then open their profile record.
Scroll down to the 'Automations' section of the contact's record and click the 'Add' button.
A modal window will appear and display active automations. Select the automation you want to add the contact to.
Click 'Okay' to proceed.
Quick answer: To add a contact to an automation in ActiveCampaign, navigate to the Contacts option and open the desired contact profile. Scroll down to the Automations section, click the Add button, select the preferred active automation from the modal window, and click Okay to proceed.
About this ActiveCampaign tutorial
Easily add any contact to an automation in ActiveCampaign by opening their profile record and selecting the preferred workflow. This guide shows how to add a Contact to an Automation in ActiveCampaign in 5 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Contacts' option" and finishing with "Click 'Okay' to proceed". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real ActiveCampaign 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 Contact to an Automation in ActiveCampaign?
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 ActiveCampaign data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under ActiveCampaign. Related guides: How to Add a List in ActiveCampaign, How to Add a Tag in ActiveCampaign and How to Add Background Images in ActiveCampaign. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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