How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!)

A white, rounded square logo with an abstract S-shaped design on a gradient blue and purple background.

How to Search, Find and Update an Existing Subscriber in Mail Chimp

Let’s set the scene: you’ve finally compiled your email marketing list and successfully uploaded it to PaperStreet’s favorite newsletter platform – MailChimp.

Congrats! It passes their guidelines, but drats … a few more email addresses just came in to add to your list and you need to update a client’s information with their new email. Do you have to edit and upload your entire list again?! Of course not, that would be bananas.

Keep reading to learn how to search, find and update an existing subscriber, or add a brand new email.

Searching for a Subscriber

MailChimp offers a nifty tool that allows you to quickly search for a subscriber’s information within an already existing list. The tool can really cut down on time when you need to update one piece of information.

First, select the list you want to search; once you have chosen, click on the little magnify glass on the upper right:

 

Screenshot of a PaperStreet Newsletter subscriber list showing columns for email address, first name, last name, company name, and active status. The search bar is highlighted with a red arrow. How to search and add subscribers in MailChimp (we swear it’s easy!).

 

Type in the name or email for the person you want to update (the information you type in will depend on what you included with your initial list upload). Next, click on “view profile” for the correct person:

 

Search interface for campaigns and subscribers, with "Search PaperStreet Newsletter" in the search bar and an option to select a list or use advanced search keywords. Learn How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!) through this intuitive platform.

 

Email campaign search results showing "Allison Gagliardi" with their email address, subscription source, and date. A red arrow points to a "View Profile" button on the right side. Need help? Check out our guide on How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!).

 

 

This will take you to “Subscriber Details”; click on “edit” and voila! You can update the subscriber’s name, email information, and company.

 

Screenshot of a subscriber details page showing contact information, including email address, name, and company. An arrow points to an "Edit" button under the section labeled 'Subscriber details.' Learn how to search and add subscribers in MailChimp (we swear it’s easy!).

 

Adding a New Subscriber

There are two easy ways to add a new subscriber’s information to an already existing list. Your first option is to click on the button resembling a “+ person” next to the list you want them added to:

 

Screenshot of a Mailchimp interface showing the "Lists" section. The "PaperStreet Newsletter" list, created on Feb 12, 2010, is visible with 821 subscribers, 22.6% opens, and 2.9% clicks. Need to manage your list? Learn How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!)!

 

Then add in your new subscriber and you’re done!

Not sure if you might have already added the email? No worries, MailChimp will let you know if it’s a duplicate.

 

A webpage form titled "Add a subscriber" with fields for email address, first name, last name, company name, and contact. Checkbox options for client types and email permission are included. Learn How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!) through this intuitive form.

 

Your second option is to click the “add a subscriber” button within the actual list – it does the same thing without the cool “+ person” icon:

 

A screenshot of a newsletter dashboard showing the "Add subscribers" dropdown menu with options to "Add a subscriber" and "Import subscribers." How To Search and Add Subscribers in MailChimp (We Swear It’s Easy!)

 

Now quit monkeying around and go try for yourself!

Share This
Blog Decorative Background

Join the Sales and Marketing News, receive our last insights, tips and best practices.

Our 7 Guarantees

Keeping 2,000+ Clients Happy Since 2001.

1
You Will Love Your Design We design to please you and your clients
2
Same-Day Support 24-hour turnaround edits during business hours
3
Free Education We provide knowledge to help you expand
4
No Hidden Charges We quote flat-rate projects
5
Own Your Site No strings attached
6
We Create Results SEO, PPC, content + design = clients
7
We Make Life Easier One agency for web, branding and marketing