Mailchimp to Gmail: Auto-Sync Every Subscriber with n8n (No Code)
Connect Mailchimp and Gmail in n8n: each new subscriber is captured and sent straight to Gmail, in real time and completely hands-off.
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Add the Mailchimp Trigger node
Start with a
Mailchimp Triggernode — connect your Mailchimp account, pick theAudience(list), and set the event tosubscribe. This fires the workflow the moment a new subscriber arrives. - 2
Map the fields with a Set node
Add a
Setnode after the trigger to shape the data cleanly. Create fields:emailto{{ $json.data.email }},first_nameto{{ $json.data.merges.FNAME }}, andsubscribed_atto{{ $now.toISO() }}. This turns the raw payload into tidy values your destination can use. - 3
Send it to Gmail
Add a
Gmailnode set to operationSend. Connect your Google account, setTo,SubjectandMessagefrom the Set-node fields to fire off a clean notification or confirmation email. - 4
Activate and test
Click
Activatein the top-right of the canvas. Trigger a test subscriber in Mailchimp, then confirm it appears in Gmail. Once it works, you're done — every new subscriber now flows through automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any coding skills to set this up?
No. n8n is a visual, drag-and-drop tool. You connect your Mailchimp and Gmail accounts, point the nodes at the right form/sheet/channel, map the fields, and activate. No code required.
Can I send each subscriber to more than one place at once?
Absolutely. Branch the workflow after the Set node: connect it to multiple destination nodes so the same subscriber lands in Gmail and, say, Slack or a spreadsheet simultaneously.
Can I send each subscriber to more than one place at once?
Absolutely. Branch the workflow after the Set node: connect it to multiple destination nodes so the same subscriber lands in Gmail and, say, Slack or a spreadsheet simultaneously.
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