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title: "How to Send New Account Registration Email to Mailchimp in Elementor?"
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description: "Do you want to add new users to your Mailchimp list from the Elementor registration form? Manually adding new account registrations to Mailchimp can be a time-consuming and tedious process...."
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# How to Send New Account Registration Email to Mailchimp in Elementor?

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor WP Login & Register widget allows users to sign up for a Mailchimp list directly from the Elementor registration form.
- Users can enable the Double Opt-In toggle to require email confirmation before subscribing to the Mailchimp list.
- The Plus Addons for Elementor enables adding users to specific groups and assigning custom tags in Mailchimp through the Group and Tag toggles.

Do you want to add new users to your Mailchimp list from the Elementor registration form? Manually adding new account registrations to Mailchimp can be a time-consuming and tedious process. Integrating the Elementor registration form with Mailchimp can automate the process and save a lot of time. 

With the WP Login & Register widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add an option to allow users to sign up to your Mailchimp list from your Elementor registration form.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor WP Login & Register widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-a-login-register-form-in-elementor/).*

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/elementor-login-form/)

> *Note: Make sure new user registration is enabled in the ****Settings**** > ****General**** **page**.*

To do this, first you have to get your [Mailchimp API key](https://mailchimp.com/help/about-api-keys/) and [List ID](https://mailchimp.com/help/find-audience-id/).

### Add Mailchimp API Key List ID in The Plus Addons for Elementor

Once you have both Mailchimp API Key and List ID go to

- **The Plus Addons → Extra Options → Settings** 

- Scroll down to the **Mailchimp **section then click on the Setting Icon and you can see the **Mailchimp API** popup section**. **

- Then in the Popup section paste your **Mailchimp API Key **and **List ID** and click on **Save**.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/login-register-mailchimp-api-key-settings.gif)

### Enable Mailchimp in the WP Login & Register widget

Add the WP Login & Register widget on the page and follow the steps - 

1. From the **Forms Layout** tab, select the **Register** or **Login and Register** form from the **Type** dropdown.

2. Then enable the **MailChimp Subscribe** toggle from the **Register Extra Options** tab.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/wp-login-register-mailchimp-subscribe.gif)

By enabling the **UnCheck** toggle, you can keep the checkbox unchecked by default.

You can make your subscription process double opt-in by enabling the **Double Opt-In** toggle. In this process, users must confirm their email before they are subscribed to the list.

You can add users to specific groups in your MailChimp list by enabling the **Group** toggle. Once you enable the toggle, you can add the group name in the **Enter Group ID** field.

If you want you can assign custom tags to the users by enabling the **Tag** toggle. In the **Enter Tags ID** field, you can add the tags.

That’s it! Now, users can subscribe to your MailChimp list when they register on the site

***Suggested Reading***:* [How to Make a Custom Password Reset Form Page in WordPress with Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/custom-password-reset-form-page-in-elementor/) *

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What if my Mailchimp API key or List ID is incorrect?**
A: If your Mailchimp API key or List ID is incorrect, the integration will fail, and new registrations won't be added to your Mailchimp list. Ensure you double-check the values entered in The Plus Addons for Elementor by navigating to The Plus Addons u2192 Extra Options u2192 Settings, and confirm that both the API key and List ID are pasted correctly before saving.

**Q: Can I use The Plus Addons for Elementor to automatically add users to my Mailchimp list?**
A: Yes, The Plus Addons for Elementor allows you to automatically add users to your Mailchimp list when they register through the Elementor registration form. This automation saves time and eliminates the need for manual entry, streamlining the user registration process on your site.

**Q: What is the best practice for enabling double opt-in for Mailchimp subscriptions?**
A: Enabling double opt-in is a best practice for ensuring that users confirm their email addresses before being added to your Mailchimp list. This can be done in the WP Login & Register widget by toggling the Double Opt-In option. It helps maintain a clean email list and reduces the chances of spam sign-ups.

**Q: How do I ensure new user registration is enabled in WordPress?**
A: To allow new user registrations, navigate to the Settings > General page in your WordPress dashboard and ensure that the 'Anyone can register' option is checked. This is a crucial step for integrating Mailchimp with the Elementor registration form, as it allows users to sign up through The Plus Addons for Elementor.

**Q: What happens if I don't enable the Mailchimp Subscribe toggle?**
A: If you don't enable the Mailchimp Subscribe toggle in the WP Login & Register widget, users will not have the option to subscribe to your Mailchimp list during registration. This means you will miss out on collecting new subscribers automatically, which can hinder your email marketing efforts.

**Q: Can I assign custom tags to users when they register?**
A: Yes, you can assign custom tags to users when they register by enabling the Tag toggle in the WP Login & Register widget. This feature allows you to categorize users in Mailchimp, which can be beneficial for targeted email campaigns and better audience segmentation.