Create a Mailchimp account

Demo summary
Step-by-step walkthrough of signing up for a free Mailchimp account, activating it via email, and completing the initial business profile setup.
Step-by-step
- Click Sign Up Free on the Mailchimp homepage
- Enter your email address and a password
- Click the Activate Account button in the verification email sent to your inbox
- Select the Free plan and click Next
- Enter your first name, last name, and business name
- Provide your physical address details including street, city, and postal code
- Indicate whether you already have a list of contacts
- Select your business category and click Continue
Options
- Opt-in to receive product best practices and special offer emails
- Include a website URL during the business profile setup
- Import an existing contact list by selecting Yes when prompted
Watch out for
- You must complete the 'I'm not a robot' CAPTCHA after clicking the activation link
Tips
- Use the Free plan initially to get up to 2,000 contacts and 10,000 email sends
- Untick unnecessary marketing or service options during the final setup steps to keep the process clean
Highlights
“we have successfully created our account in mail. So it was super simple.”
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