# Mailchimp Integration ## Why Mailchimp? Mailchimp is by far the [largest provider for newsletters](https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/mailchimp-market-share/). Adding Mailchimp to your comment section is a no-brainer and is an easy way to get more subscribers through comments. ## Mailchimp on the Front-end With Mailchimp enabled in Comment Edit Lite, you'll see a checkbox just above the submit button.

Customizable Signup Text in the Comment Section

## Enabling Mailchimp

You'll find Mailchimp in the **Integrations** tab in Comment Edit Pro. If you're setting it up for the first time, you'll see an enable toggle switch. ## Setting the Mailchimp API Key Once Mailchimp is enabled, you can enter your Mailchimp API key.

{% hint style="info" %} **Mailchimp API Key**: Please view the [Mailchimp documentation](https://mailchimp.com/help/about-api-keys/) on retrieving your API key. {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} Documentation for Retrieving the Mailchimp API Key {% endembed %} ## Selecting a List Once you have entered your API key, you will need to save the options so that you can select a list. ## Configuring Mailchimp Options Once a list is selected, you can configure and save the options.

You can customize: * **The sign-up label**: this will show above the comment submit button. * **The checked state**: you can check or uncheck the sign-up option. {% hint style="danger" %} **Checked by default**: having the box checked may affect spam protection in some countries. {% endhint %} ## Mailchimp in the Comment Section With Mailchimp set up, you will now see a checkbox above the submit button for subscribing to a list.

## Future Plans for Mailchimp If this feature proves popular and users request it, there is a plan to allow a Mailchimp list per post setting.