# 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 Pro](https://dlxplugins.com/plugins/comment-edit-pro/), you'll see a checkbox just above the submit button.

![Mailchimp Checkbox on the Comment Form](/files/FbIPBjPplKzRTxE4wroc)

## 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.

![Enable Mailchimp Toggle Switch](/files/Wlb9OGK3l6zXNIMSPUVE)

## 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 %}

![Entering your Mailchimp API Key](/files/hD4yWM5kXJgcAFRk7ZVa)

{% embed url="<https://mailchimp.com/help/about-api-keys/>" %}
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.

![Setting the Mailchimp API Key and Selecting a List](/files/DCzIqPsUITqB80mZ5sw5)

## Configuring Mailchimp Options

Once a list is selected, you can configure and save the options.

![Mailchimp Options](/files/BJPNagU37o8LXvznRTL6)

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.

![Sign-up Label and Checkbox](/files/vuUEGco9uxqi9bnXSviW)

## 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.


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