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ActiveCampaign
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Mailchimp
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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New or Updated Custom Object Record" from ActiveCampaign.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Archive Subscriber" in Mailchimp.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Triggers when an automation sends out webhook data. To add a webhook in ActiveCampaign, navigate to your Automations section, add or edit an automation, and create a new "Webhook" action.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Campaign
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Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Audience
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Tag name
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Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Name
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Company
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Address1
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Address2
City
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State
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Zip
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Country
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Phone
Permission_reminder
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Email_type_option
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From_name
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From_email
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Subject
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Language
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Notify_on_subscribe
Notify_on_unsubscribe
Double_optin
Marketing_permissions
Use_archive_bar
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This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
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Audience
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Email Address
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Deletion_info
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This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Audience
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Tag
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Email Address
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Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Audience
Required
Email Address
Required
Note
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Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
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HTTP Method
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URL
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Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Store
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Email Address
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search
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Audience
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Audience
Required
Tag name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Create Account
Archive Subscriber
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Practical ways you can use ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp
Add new Mailchimp subscribers to ActiveCampaign.
When a new subscriber is added to your Mailchimp audience, Zapier automatically creates or updates a contact in ActiveCampaign. This integration ensures your customer data stays consistent and eliminates the need to manually copy subscriber details between platforms.
Sync campaign opens from ActiveCampaign to Mailchimp.
When a contact opens a campaign email in ActiveCampaign, Zapier automatically creates a custom event for the subscriber in Mailchimp. This allows marketing teams to track and segment contacts based on engagement and improve targeted email strategies.
Track Mailchimp campaign performance in ActiveCampaign.
When a Mailchimp campaign starts sending, Zapier creates or updates a custom object in ActiveCampaign to log campaign details. This keeps team members informed of campaign metrics, helping to align marketing priorities with project timelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ActiveCampaign + Mailchimp integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp
How can I integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp?
You can integrate ActiveCampaign with Mailchimp using Zapier to automate workflows between the two platforms. By setting up triggers in ActiveCampaign, such as a new contact added or updated, you can have corresponding actions in Mailchimp like adding or updating a subscriber.
What are the trigger events available for ActiveCampaign in this integration?
For ActiveCampaign, triggers include events such as 'New Contact Added,' 'Contact Updated,' and 'New Deal Task Completed.' These triggers can prompt actions in Mailchimp like subscribing or tagging contacts.
What actions can be performed in Mailchimp when integrated with ActiveCampaign?
When integrating with ActiveCampaign, you can perform actions in Mailchimp such as adding a subscriber to a list, updating an existing subscriber, and creating a campaign draft based on triggers from ActiveCampaign.
Is coding knowledge required to connect ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp?
No coding knowledge is required to connect these platforms. Our integration platform provides a user-friendly interface to set up triggers and actions between ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp effortlessly.
Can I update existing subscribers in Mailchimp automatically through this integration?
Yes, you can set up the integration so that updates in your ActiveCampaign contacts automatically reflect as updates to subscribers in your Mailchimp lists.
Are there any limitations when using Zapier for integration between these platforms?
While Zapier facilitates efficient integrations, certain features such as custom fields or complex segmentation rules may not sync directly between both platforms. We recommend checking specific capabilities based on your use case.
How often does the data sync occur between ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp after setting it up?
The data sync typically occurs every 5-15 minutes once the automation is activated. However, the exact timing might vary depending on system load and specific configurations of your Zaps.
About ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign is an autonomous marketing platform built to transform how marketers, agencies, and business owners work.
