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This page is about the menu SETTINGS->APPS & INTEGRATIONS->MAILCHIMP
+++++This function is in beta testing++++
To use this service you will need an account with Mailchimp
For Beds24 the normal channel manger fees apply.
Contents
1 Capabilities
Beds24 can send guest names, E-mail addresses, language and booking number to Mailchimp
2 Limitations
3 Set Up
3.1 Mailchimp
- Log into Mailchimp
- Go to ACCOUNT-EXTRAS-API KEYS and create an API Key.
- Go to LISTS-SETTINGS-LIST NAME & DEFAULTS and get the list ID of the list you want to send to.
- Connect the Beds24 App to your scenario and enter the apiKey you created and the Beds24 Property Id.
- Select the trigger "watch bookings" and map the data into your scenario as you require.
3.2 Beds24
- Set up an Auto Action (SETTINGS-GUEST MANAGEMENT-AUTO ACTIONS) which selects the bookings which will be sent to Mailchimp. Set "Trigger Action" = automatic.
- Select the Auto Action which you want to use for Mailchimp.
- Enter the Mailchimp API key
- Enter the Mailchimp list ID
- Tick the rooms for which you want to send bookings. Only bookings from rooms enabled for Mailchimp and which meet the trigger conditions in the Auto Action will be sent.
4 How it works
Bookings are sent from Beds24 to Mailchimp when the room is enabled and the booking meets the trigger condition in the selected auto action.
5 Common Problems
6 Disconnect
- Untick "Bookings" to stop sending bookings.
- In Mailchimp oo to ACCOUNT-EXTRAS-API KEYS and deactivate the API Key.
