How to Create a Mailchimp Template
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Mailchimp Template: step-by-step guide
On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column.
Under the Email menu in the left column, select Template.
Click on Get Started to begin designing your template.
You can pick from a variety of template options available or create one from scratch.
Hover over the Create from Scratch tile to create a fresh template and hit Apply.
Pick a name for your template and hit Save.
In the Add option, edit template elements such as Heading, Button, Video, Paragraph, Code, etc. under the Content tab.
In the Add option, pick a layout for your template under the Layouts tab.
In the Styles option, customize your template for desktop under the Desktop tab.
In the Styles option, customize your template for mobile under the Mobile tab.
Optimize your mail for amplified click rates, and hit Save and Exit to finish your template.
Quick answer: To create a template in Mailchimp, click Create on your dashboard, select Template under the Email menu, and click Get Started. Choose a template option or hover over the Create from Scratch tile to hit Apply. Name your template, save it, and edit elements using the Content and Layouts tabs. Customize desktop and mobile styles, then hit Save and Exit.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Design custom email layouts in Mailchimp by selecting a starting template, editing content and structure, and optimizing styles for mobile and desktop. This guide shows how to create a Mailchimp Template in 11 steps, starting with "On your dashboard, click on Create in the left column" and finishing with "Optimize your mail for amplified click rates, and hit Save and Exit to finish your temp...". 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 create a Mailchimp Template?
11 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: How to Create a Newsletter in Mailchimp, How to Create a Poll in Mailchimp and How to Create a Subscribe Link on Mailchimp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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