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ActionMailchimpUpdated May 2026

How do I permanently delete a Mailchimp subscriber?

Short answer: Drop the "MailchimpPermanently Delete Member" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
List ID
list_id
stringRequiredMailchimp audience (list) ID — a 10-char hex string. Find in Audience > Settings > Audience name & defaults.
Subscriber Hash
subscriber_hash
stringRequiredLowercase MD5 hash of the subscriber's email. Pass the email if your SDK auto-hashes.
Sample request
{
"list_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4e5",
"subscriber_hash": "e.g. 7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5c6d7e8f9a0b1c2d"
}
Returns
{
"success": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Permanently Delete Member.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Permanently Delete Member.

What does the Permanently Delete Member action do in Mailchimp?
Permanently deletes a subscriber from a Mailchimp audience. Use for GDPR right-to-delete; for unsubscribe-only, use Update List Member to set status="unsubscribed" instead.
What inputs does Permanently Delete Member require?
Required: List ID, Subscriber Hash. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Mailchimp returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Permanently Delete Member support batch operations?
Yes. Run Permanently Delete Member inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Mailchimp's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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