It may present a challenge to disconnect Mailchimp from Shopify, however, by following the proper steps, it can be achieved seamlessly. As someone who has personally gone through this process, I am aware of the difficulties that may arise. In this article, I will walk you through each step, sharing my own experiences and offering useful tips.
Step 1: Pause Your Mailchimp Campaigns
The first step in disconnecting Mailchimp from Shopify is to pause any active campaigns you have running. This will prevent any new data from being synced between the two platforms while you work on disconnecting them.
To pause your campaigns in Mailchimp, log in to your account and navigate to the “Campaigns” section. Find the active campaign you want to pause and click on it. Look for the “Pause” button and click on it to temporarily pause the campaign.
Step 2: Disconnect Mailchimp from Shopify
Now that your campaigns are paused, it’s time to disconnect Mailchimp from your Shopify store. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Shopify account and navigate to the “Apps” section.
- Find the Mailchimp app and click on it to open the settings.
- Look for the option to disconnect or uninstall the app and click on it.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the disconnection.
After completing these steps, Mailchimp should no longer be connected to your Shopify store. However, there are a few more things you need to do to ensure a clean disconnection.
Step 3: Remove Mailchimp Code and Integrations
Even though you have disconnected Mailchimp from Shopify, there may still be some residual code and integrations present. To fully disconnect, you’ll need to remove these as well.
First, check your Shopify theme files to see if there is any Mailchimp code present. This code is typically found in the “theme.liquid” file or a section file. Locate the Mailchimp code and delete it.
Next, check if there are any Mailchimp integrations within your Shopify apps or third-party plugins. If you find any, make sure to uninstall or disable them.
Removing all Mailchimp code and integrations will ensure a clean and complete disconnection.
Conclusion
Disconnecting Mailchimp from Shopify can be a bit challenging, but by following these steps and being thorough in removing all code and integrations, you can successfully disconnect the two platforms. Remember to pause your campaigns before disconnecting and double-check for any remaining code or integrations after the disconnection is complete.
Good luck with your Mailchimp and Shopify journey!