How to Integrate Mailchimp with Gmail
- George Apostolov
How to Integrate Mailchimp with Gmail: step-by-step guide
On the left-side panel, click 'Create'.
Select 'Zaps' from the list of available options.
After that, click 'Trigger' to start the integration process.
Find and tap 'Gmail'.
Click the drop-down menu and then choose your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
Log into your Gmail account afterward.
Provide the information needed to proceed.
Once done, click 'Test Trigger'.
Find and select 'Mailchimp' as the "Action App'.
After that, choose your preferred 'Action Event' from the available options.
Provide your Mailchimp user credentials and then click 'Log In' to continue.
Subsequently, click 'Allow' to agree with the terms and grant the necessary permission.
Provide all the necessary inputs to continue.
After completing these steps, your Gmail and Mailchimp integration will be published and activated instantly.
Quick answer: To integrate Gmail with Mailchimp, click Create and select Zaps. Choose Gmail as the trigger, set the event, and log in. Next, select Mailchimp as the action app, choose the action event, log into your account, and grant permission. Finally, provide the required inputs to publish and activate the integration.
About this Mailchimp tutorial
Connect Gmail and Mailchimp by setting up Zaps triggers and actions, logging into your accounts, and granting permissions to activate instantly. This guide shows how to integrate Mailchimp with Gmail in 14 steps, starting with "On the left-side panel, click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Gmail and Mailchimp integration will be published an...". 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 Mailchimp with Gmail?
14 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 Gmail. Related guides: How to Integrate Mailchimp with Google Spreadsheets, How to Integrate Mailchimp with LinkedIn and How to Integrate Mailchimp with Magento. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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