Editing Migrating contacts from MailChimp (section)

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==

### Exporting a List or a Segment
Before migrating your contacts, you will need to export them from MailChimp. Follow these steps for each list or segment you wish to export:

#### To Export a List:
1. From the '''Lists''' page, click the name of the list you wish to export.
2. Click '''Export list'''.
3. Select '''Export as CSV'''.

#### To Export Lists from the Overall Lists Page:
1. From the '''Lists''' page, click the specific list you wish to export.
2. Click the dropdown menu next to '''Stats''' and select the '''Exports''' option.
3. On the following page, you will see lists marked with either a green checkmark or a yellow clock icon.
   - A green checkmark indicates your file is ready to export.
   - A yellow clock icon means your file is still being processed by MailChimp.
4. If you see the green checkmark, click '''Export as CSV'''.

#### To Export a Segment:
1. From the '''Lists''' page, click the list name you wish to export.
2. Select '''View Saved Segments''' and click the desired segment.
3. Click '''Export segment'''.
4. Finally, click '''Export as CSV'''.

For more information about exporting lists and segments from MailChimp, please visit [MailChimp's Export Documentation](https://kb.mailchimp.com/lists/manage-contacts/view-or-export-a-list).

### Importing into ActiveCampaign
Once you have your CSV file downloaded from MailChimp, you can import it into your ActiveCampaign account.

1. Log into your ActiveCampaign account.
2. Navigate to the '''Import contacts''' section.
3. Upload your CSV file and follow the prompts to map the columns from your file to the fields that exist in ActiveCampaign.

#### Creating New Custom Fields
If the fields you need do not exist in your ActiveCampaign account, you can create them during the import process. Simply click '''Add New Field''' from the '''Map into field''' dropdown and follow the instructions to set up the desired custom field.

### Importing Groups from MailChimp
If you have created groups in MailChimp that you wish to migrate:

1. Log into your MailChimp account.
2. Navigate to > '''Lists''' > '''Manage Contacts''' > '''Groups''' > '''View subscribers''' > '''Export segment'''.
3. Import this data into ActiveCampaign, selecting a tag for these contacts, and marking the option '''Update existing contacts''' to combine this data with your previously imported contacts.

### Creating Segments in ActiveCampaign
For segments created in MailChimp, you will need to recreate them in ActiveCampaign:

1. Review the segment configurations in your MailChimp account by going to the '''Lists''' page and clicking the down caret for your list. Select '''Manage Contacts''' > '''Segments''' to view saved segments.
2. Once you understand the conditions needed to create your segments, head over to ActiveCampaign.
3. Follow this guide on how to create a segment in ActiveCampaign: [Creating Segments in ActiveCampaign](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/articles/221483407).

Note that ActiveCampaign uses '''flexible''' (dynamic) segments. This means that as contacts meet the specified conditions, they will automatically be added to the segment. For achieving similar functions to MailChimp’s static segments, consider tagging your contacts and then creating segments based on those tags.