Connect Gmail to Mailchimp
Automate workflows between Gmail and Mailchimp. No coding required.
What you can automate between Gmail and Mailchimp
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Gmail and Mailchimp. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Add subscriber when new message received
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Send message when new subscriber
Post a message to a channel automatically when when someone joins your mailing list.
Sync Gmail changes to Mailchimp
Keep Mailchimp updated when when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Gmail alerts for Mailchimp
Never miss important Mailchimp updates with instant Gmail notifications.
What syncs between Gmail and Mailchimp
When an event occurs in Gmail, the relevant data is automatically sent to Mailchimp. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Gmail
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Mailchimp
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
How to connect Gmail to Mailchimp
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Gmail account with permission to install apps
- An active Mailchimp account
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate Gmail
Click "Add Connection" and select Gmail from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Gmail's authorization page. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Authenticate Mailchimp
Same process for Mailchimp. Click "Add Connection," select Mailchimp, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new message received in gmail or new subscriber in mailchimp. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: add subscriber in mailchimp. Map the data fields between Gmail and Mailchimp so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Gmail and Mailchimp. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect Gmail and Mailchimp?
Marketing campaigns generate time-sensitive data — opens, clicks, new leads. When that data reaches Gmail in real-time, your team can act before the moment passes.
Tips for your Gmail + Mailchimp integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Gmail + Mailchimp integration?
Teams across industries connect Gmail and Mailchimp to streamline their workflows.
Team leads managing multiple channels who rely on Mailchimp for marketing
Growth teams who need real-time data from Gmail
Remote teams and growth teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Gmail and Mailchimp.
How do I connect Gmail to Mailchimp?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Gmail and Mailchimp via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing communication events to marketing actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Gmail and Mailchimp?
Common workflows include: post Mailchimp campaign results to Gmail channels, alert Gmail when Mailchimp leads hit scoring thresholds, share Mailchimp A/B test winners in Gmail, and notify Gmail when Mailchimp email sequences complete. Each can be customized with filters and conditions.
Is the Gmail and Mailchimp integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Gmail-to-Mailchimp workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Gmail data secure when connected to Mailchimp?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Gmail or Mailchimp passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your communication data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Gmail and Mailchimp?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Gmail or Mailchimp. For example, create a workflow where Gmail events update Mailchimp, and a separate one where Mailchimp changes sync back to Gmail. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Gmail and Mailchimp?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Gmail and Mailchimp, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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