Overview:
Enhance your Mailchimp experience with automation by streamlining your email campaigns effortlessly. Learn to create automated workflows that save time and boost engagement. This guide offers step-by-step instructions, empowering you to leverage Mailchimp's automation features for effective marketing campaigns and enhanced efficiency in email management.
1. Start by creating with the 'Create' button.
![1 Click on "Create"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/ynKyQBVbk86SItI-Me.png&x=181&y=131&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
2. Next, select the 'Automations' option.
![2 Click on "Automations"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/5i0-bFFR4GZmL6PNUJ.png&x=126&y=191&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
3. Then, initiate the process by clicking 'Get started'.
![3 Click on "Get started"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/CWgB99fFoD9EO9KleX.png&x=1148&y=348&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
4. Choose the 'pre-built journey' option for your automation type.
![4 Click on "Choose pre-built journey"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/h1KVsnZ-WTU6uNwAaZ.png&x=1646&y=120&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
5. Select the 'Welcome contacts' template for this journey.
![5 Click on "Welcome contact..."](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/TX5uHkSjiKrgmCjAmj.png&x=1021&y=503&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
6. Customize your journey by adding desired elements.
![6 Click on "Contact signs u..."](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/u5RfJl-WJ9v4W_uZXt.png&x=942&y=382&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
7. Once done, select 'Use this journey' to finalize your automation.
![7 Click on "Use this journey"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/y4wlU5BPiejhwhlkC3.png&x=1717&y=120&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
8. Check your automation by sending test emails.
![8 Click on "Send Test Emails"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/Vdv6gwNxnEiFBrjE_W.png&x=1492&y=52&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
9. Conclude by clicking on 'Send test' to ensure everything is working properly.
![9 Click on "Send test"](https://d16ev9qffqt5qm.cloudfront.net/?s3_key=clpuqml380gpfpen01p6lxgt6/FVJskeX0R8Bt7EowOM.png&x=1321&y=734&fill=054ab3&color=054ab3)
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