How to Add a Group Action to an Automation in Mailchimp
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This guide will show you how to add a group action to an existing automation flow in Mailchimp. Group actions allow you to automatically add or remove contacts from a specific group within your audience.
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Here's how to add a group action to an automation in Mailchimp
- Navigate to Automations
Click "Automations" in the left sidebar menu to access your automation flows.
- Select an Automation
On the Automation flows page, click "Finish Setup" next to the automation you wish to modify.
- Choose Group Action
In the automation builder, locate the "Actions" section in the left panel and click "Group/Ungroup".
- Add Step to Flow
Click the "Add a step" box within your automation flow diagram to insert the selected group action.
- Configure Group
In the "Group/Ungroup" modal, click the "Group" dropdown and select the desired contact group.
- Define Action
Click the "Action" dropdown and choose whether to "Add" or "Remove" contacts from the selected group.
- Save Action
Click the "Save" button in the modal window to apply your group action to the automation flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A group action allows you to automatically add or remove contacts from a specific group within your audience as they progress through an automation flow.



