# How to set up Merge Fields in Mailchimp

The merge fields that beabee syncs with Mailchimp must be set up once to be used in Mailchimp. This is how it works:

1. Log in to your Mailchimp account as usual. 
2. Go to Audience Dashboard > Manage Audience > Settings.

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3\. Go to Audience Fields and \*|Merge|\* tags.

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4\. Add a new field.

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5\. Choose the option *Text*.&#x20;

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6\. Now add (copy & paste) the desired merge fields from the table below.

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| beabee field                | Mailchimp merge field | Example      |
| --------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------ |
| First name                  | FNAME                 | Will         |
| Last name                   | LNAME                 | Franklin     |
| Contribution monthly amount | C\_MNTHAMT            | 5            |
| Contribution period         | C\_PERIOD             | annually     |
| Contribution description    | C\_DESC               | £60/annually |
| Referral code               | REFCODE               | WF301        |
| Polls code                  | POLLSCODE             | WF678        |

7\. Click *Save Changes*. Done!

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