Connect Mailchimp to Mailerlite
Automate workflows between Mailchimp and Mailerlite. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
Mailchimp
Marketing
DeskFerry agent
Add subscriber when new subscriber
Runs on its own
Mailerlite
Marketing
Popular workflows
What you can automate between Mailchimp and Mailerlite
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Mailchimp and Mailerlite. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Add subscriber when new subscriber
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when someone joins your mailing list.
Add subscriber when new subscriber
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when someone joins your mailing list.
Sync Mailchimp changes to Mailerlite
Keep Mailerlite updated when a recipient opens your email.
How data flows
What syncs between Mailchimp and Mailerlite
When an event occurs in Mailchimp, the relevant data is automatically sent to Mailerlite. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Mailchimp
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
Data from Mailerlite
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
Step-by-step guide
How to connect Mailchimp to Mailerlite
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Mailchimp account
- An active Mailerlite account
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate Mailchimp
Click "Add Connection" and select Mailchimp from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Mailchimp's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
- Step 03
Authenticate Mailerlite
Same process for Mailerlite. Click "Add Connection," select Mailerlite, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new subscriber in mailchimp or new subscriber in mailerlite. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: add subscriber in mailerlite. Map the data fields between Mailchimp and Mailerlite so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Mailchimp and Mailerlite. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect Mailchimp and Mailerlite?
Manually moving data between Mailchimp and Mailerlite is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through DeskFerry eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips
Tips for your Mailchimp + Mailerlite integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Use cases
Who uses the Mailchimp + Mailerlite integration?
Teams across industries connect Mailchimp and Mailerlite to streamline their workflows.
Marketing managers running campaigns who need Mailchimp and Mailerlite in sync
Content marketing consolidating their marketing stack
Content creators managing workflows eliminating duplicate work across platforms
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Mailchimp to Mailerlite?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Mailchimp and Mailerlite via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing marketing events to marketing actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Mailchimp and Mailerlite?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new Mailchimp events to Mailerlite actions, trigger Mailerlite updates when Mailchimp data changes, create Mailerlite records from Mailchimp events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the Mailchimp and Mailerlite integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your Mailchimp-to-Mailerlite workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Mailchimp data secure when connected to Mailerlite?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Mailchimp or Mailerlite 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 DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Mailchimp and Mailerlite?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Mailchimp or Mailerlite. For example, create a workflow where Mailchimp events update Mailerlite, and a separate one where Mailerlite changes sync back to Mailchimp. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Mailchimp and Mailerlite?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use Mailchimp and Mailerlite, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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