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# Mailchimp

Access your blog **Layout** > and click on the **Add a Gadget** > **HTML/JavaScript** > in the **Sidebar** or **Footer Widgets** sections.

Shortcode: `{getMailchimp}`

**Example:**

<figure><img src="/files/gvCUv7coMnfszE1rBopv" alt="Mailchimp" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
INFO: After add the Mailchimp Form, two new steps must be followed so that it can be ready to get new subscriptions.
{% endhint %}

### Get the Subscribe Form URL&#x20;

You can get the subscribe form URL easily by following the steps below.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Create a free account on Mailchimp – [Create Now](https://login.mailchimp.com/signup/)

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
After creating your account go to **Audience** > **Signup forms** > **Form builder**.

<img src="/files/DlC8sHDDsq9JcnrtenWM" alt="Form builder" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Create and customize your form according to your needs.

<img src="/files/UdoavwQyKnOIcadTadQJ" alt="Customize form" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Copy and access the **Signup form URL**.

<img src="/files/VP7R35QmPWhOmI5vy8UN" alt="Signup form URL" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
After the page loads, **Copy** the final **Subscribe Form URL** into your browser’s address bar.

<img src="/files/lvoZWFeG51EOb9sfaQkh" alt="Copy Subscribe Form URL" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Set up the Subscribe Form URL and Custom Message&#x20;

You must add this information to the **Advanced Options** gadget following the instructions in the (Theme Options) article.

**Example:**

<figure><img src="/files/FEcRShc3EzFJFm1kuf0E" alt="Subscribe form options" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %}
SUCCESS: When you complete all the steps described above, your form will be ready to receive new email subscriptions.
{% endhint %}