How to Add a Single Contact in Mailchimp
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Learn how to manually add individual contacts to your audience in Mailchimp. This process is useful for adding a few contacts at a time.
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Here's how to add a single contact in Mailchimp
- Access the Audience Section
From your Mailchimp dashboard, navigate to the left sidebar and click on the 'Audience' option to manage your contacts.
- Initiate Adding a Contact
On the Audience page, locate and click the 'Add contacts' button, usually found in the top right corner, to begin the process.
- Choose Single Contact Entry
A dropdown menu will appear. Select 'Add a single contact' if you intend to add one contact manually.
- Enter Contact Details
Fill in the required fields for the new contact, starting with their email address, first name, and last name.
- Confirm Marketing Permissions
Ensure you have permission to email the contact by checking the appropriate box under 'Marketing permissions' to comply with regulations.
- Finalize Adding the Contact
After entering all details and confirming permissions, click the 'Add contact' button at the bottom of the form to save the new contact to your audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To add multiple contacts, after clicking 'Add contacts', select the 'Import contacts' option from the dropdown menu instead of 'Add a single contact'.



