How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp
- George Apostolov
How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Create'.
Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
After that, click 'Trigger' to start the integration process.
Find and select 'ActiveCampaign' from the available integration options.
Next, choose your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
Tap 'Sign In' afterwards.
Subsequently, enter the API credentials of your ActiveCampaign account and then click 'Yes, Continue to ActiveCampaign'.
Provide the information needed to configure the Trigger.
Once done, click 'Continue' to run your inputs and test the Trigger.
Tap 'Continue With Selected Record' afterwards.
Following that, find 'Mailchimp' and choose it as the Action app.
Next, click the drop-down menu and then specify the 'Action Event' you prefer to use.
Click 'Sign In' afterwards.
Provide your Mailchimp user credentials, then click 'Log In' to proceed.
Subsequently, tap 'Allow' to agree with the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
Fill out the input fields with the required information.
Once done, tap 'Continue' to publish and activate the integration.
After completing these steps, your ActiveCampaign account will be integrated instantly with Mailchimp.
Quick answer: To connect your workflows, go to the left-side panel, create a Zap, and select ActiveCampaign as the trigger app by entering your API credentials and configuring the event. Then, choose Mailchimp as the action app, sign in with your user credentials, allow permissions, and fill out the required input fields to publish the integration.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp by setting up a Zap, linking your accounts, and configuring the trigger and action events to sync data. This guide shows how to integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp in 18 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your ActiveCampaign account will be integrated instantly...". 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 integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp?
18 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 and ActiveCampaign. Related guides: How to Integrate Airtable with Mailchimp, How to Integrate BigCommerce with Mailchimp and How to Integrate Calendly with Mailchimp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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