Connect Mailgun to Shopify
Automate workflows between Mailgun and Shopify. No coding required.
What you can automate between Mailgun and Shopify
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Mailgun and Shopify. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create order when new subscriber
Generate a new order automatically when when someone joins your mailing list.
Add subscriber when new order placed
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when when a customer places a new order.
Sync Mailgun changes to Shopify
Keep Shopify updated when when a recipient opens your email.
What syncs between Mailgun and Shopify
Purchase data from Mailgun flows to Shopify for post-purchase campaigns, abandoned cart sequences, and customer segmentation.
Data from Mailgun
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
Data from Shopify
- Orders
- Products
- Customer records
- Payment status
- Shipping details
How to connect Mailgun to Shopify
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Mailgun account
- An active Shopify account
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Admin or API access in Shopify to authorize the connection
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 Mailgun
Click "Add Connection" and select Mailgun from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Mailgun's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
Authenticate Shopify
Same process for Shopify. Click "Add Connection," select Shopify, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your orders, products, and customer data. You choose which store data the integration can read.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new subscriber in mailgun or new order placed in shopify. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create order in shopify. Map the data fields between Mailgun and Shopify so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Mailgun and Shopify. 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 Mailgun and Shopify?
Purchase behavior is the strongest signal for marketing. When Shopify order data flows into Mailgun automatically, you can trigger post-purchase sequences, recover abandoned carts, and segment by real spending — not guesswork.
Tips for your Mailgun + Shopify integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Mailgun + Shopify integration?
Teams across industries connect Mailgun and Shopify to streamline their workflows.
Marketing managers running campaigns who rely on Shopify for commerce
E-commerce operations who need real-time data from Mailgun
Growth teams and e-commerce operations collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Mailgun and Shopify.
How do I connect Mailgun to Shopify?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Mailgun and Shopify via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing marketing events to commerce actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Mailgun and Shopify?
Common workflows include: trigger Mailgun post-purchase emails from Shopify orders, sync Shopify customer data to Mailgun segments, add Shopify buyers to Mailgun loyalty campaigns, and update Mailgun audiences when Shopify subscription statuses change.
Is the Mailgun and Shopify integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Mailgun-to-Shopify workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Mailgun data secure when connected to Shopify?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Mailgun or Shopify passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your marketing 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 Mailgun and Shopify?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Mailgun or Shopify. For example, create a workflow where Mailgun events update Shopify, and a separate one where Shopify changes sync back to Mailgun. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Mailgun and Shopify?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Mailgun and Shopify, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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