How to Get a Mailchimp API Key
- George Apostolov
How to Get a Mailchimp API Key: step-by-step guide
Click on your account icon on the top right corner of the dashboard and select Profile.
Under the Extras tab, go to API keys.
Under Your API keys, click on Create A Key.
Give your API key a name and click on Generate Key.
Congratulations! Your API key has now been generated. To copy it, click on Copy To Clipboard and hit Done.
To view your key(s), you can go to the API keys page and view them under the Your API keys section.
Quick answer: To generate an API key in Mailchimp, click your account icon to open Profile, select API keys under the Extras tab, and click Create A Key. Name your key, click Generate Key, and copy it to your clipboard before hitting Done.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Generate your Mailchimp API key quickly by accessing your profile settings, navigating to the API keys tab, and creating a new key. This guide shows how to get a Mailchimp API Key in 6 steps, starting with "Click on your account icon on the top right corner of the dashboard and select Profile " and finishing with "To view your key(s), you can go to the API keys page and view them under the Your API k...". 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 get a Mailchimp API Key?
6 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 Import Email List in Mailchimp, How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp and How to Integrate Airtable with Mailchimp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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