How to Switch from Mailchimp to Mailerlite

Quick summary

Switching from Mailchimp to MailerLite is a straightforward process that uses MailerLite's built-in Mailchimp import tool to transfer your subscriber list directly via OAuth — no CSV export required. This step-by-step walkthrough shows you exactly how to connect your Mailchimp account and complete the contact migration inside the MailerLite dashboard.

Steps

1. Head over to the Subscribers section in your MailerLite dashboard.
2. Click on Add Subscribers to begin importing your contacts from Mailchimp.
3. Select Import from Mailchimp from the available import options.
4. Click Connect Mailchimp account to initiate the integration.
5. Log in to your Mailchimp account to authenticate and establish the connection.
6. Click Allow to grant MailerLite access to your Mailchimp data.
7. Click Import to complete the subscriber transfer and finalize the migration.