How To Import Email Template(s) From Mailchimp

Written By Amiso Pius (Collaborator)

Updated at November 8th, 2024

Importing email templates from Mailchimp can be a useful if you want to use your Mailchimp email designs in other email marketing services. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to import Mailchimp email templates. 

Log in to Mailchimp

Start by visiting the Mailchimp website and logging in with your credentials to reach the dashboard.

Accessing Templates in Mailchimp

Once logged in, look at the left-side navigation panel and find Templates. Click it to access your saved email templates. Don’t see a design? You can create a new one here.

For Campaign Templates

In Mailchimp, go to Campaigns > All Campaigns. Find the campaign with the template you want, click Edit, then select View Email to open it. Copy the web address (URL) from your browser’s address bar.

Adding the Mailchimp Email Template To Your CRM

In your CRM navigate to the Marketing Section, click on the Emails dropdown > Templates > +New > Import Email.

Import Email Template

Once the new pop-up window shows up, click on the Import from dropdown and choose Mailchimp.

Next, Input the URL gotten from your Mailchimp account, then click on Create Template to proceed.

NOTE: The template you import will likely be in a format called Code Editor or HTML. You may need to make some adjustments to fit it into your new email campaign or email marketing platform properly.

Before finalizing anything, take a moment to look at how the Mailchimp template appears in your new email campaign. This way, you can make sure it looks the way you want it to.

Importing an Email Template from Active Campaign or Kajabi

Lastly, if you ever want to import templates from a different email marketing service like Active Campaign or Kajabi, keep in mind that the steps may be different. 

To get started, click on Import Email, when the new window that pops up choose the email marketing service from which you want to import an email template.

NOTE: Always make sure you have the right permissions and rights to use templates from other sources to avoid any legal issues.

By following these steps, you can easily integrate your Mailchimp templates into a new email platform and keep your branding consistent across campaigns. 

Experiment with these imports, and adjust your template’s design for the best fit.

FAQ

Q: Do we need emails like Drag and Drop with Import for Mailchimp?

  • A: This is our experiment to encourage users to use and share feedback with us.

Q: What will be the title of the Email Template?

  • A: The user will be required to add the template name after clicking "create template".