How to Import Email List in Mailchimp
- George Apostolov
How to Import Email List in Mailchimp: step-by-step guide
Log in to your Mailchimp account and navigate to the "Audience" section.
Click "All contacts".
Expand the "Add contacts" drop-down.
Click "Import contacts".
Here you'll get options to import your contacts from: Another service like Gmail, Salesforce, or Eventbrite. A CSV or TXT file. You can also copy-paste a list of contacts.
Choose the preferred method, click "Continue" and follow the prompts to finish the import process.
Quick answer: To import your email list, log in to Mailchimp and navigate to the Audience section. Click All contacts, expand the Add contacts drop-down, and select Import contacts. Choose your preferred import method, click Continue, and follow the prompts to complete the process.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Easily upload subscriber lists into Mailchimp by selecting an import method and following the setup prompts. This guide shows how to import Email List in Mailchimp in 6 steps, starting with "Log in to your Mailchimp account and navigate to the ' Audience ' section" and finishing with "Choose the preferred method, click ' Continue ' and follow the prompts to finish the im...". 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 import Email List in Mailchimp?
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 Integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp, How to Integrate Airtable with Mailchimp and How to Integrate BigCommerce with Mailchimp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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