How to Send Personalized Activation Links ?

This guide walks you through how to use MailerLite to send emails with unique activation links to each member, using a CSV file.

 Step 1 – Create a Free MailerLite Account

1. Go to https://www.mailerlite.com

2. Click Sign up 

3. Enter your email address and create a password

4. Complete the account setup (you’ll need to verify your email and fill in a few business details)

Step 2 – Prepare Your CSV File

Your file should include at least the following columns:

 Save your file as a .CSV

Step 3 – Import Your Contacts into MailerLite

1. In MailerLite, go to > Subscribers

2. Click Add subscribers

3. Choose Import from a CSV or TXT file

4. Upload your CSV file and click on Import Subscribers

5. Match each column to the right field:

   • First Name → NAME

   • Last Name → LAST NAME

   • Email → EMAIL

   • Activation Link → Create a New TEXT field called ACTIVATIONLINK

6. Click Finish importing

Step 4 – Create a New Email Campaign

1. Go to Campaigns

2. Click Create campaign

3. Select Regular campaign

4. Enter a campaign name (e.g. Send Activation Link)

5. Click Next: Content

Step 5 – Design the Email

1. Choose Drag & drop editor

2. Add a Text block

3. Write your message and insert merge tags using the # Variable icon in the text toolbar:

   • Click the # icon to open the list of variables

   • Select your fields (e.g. First Name, Activation Link) from the list

4. Match your logo or customize the layout as needed
5. Click Done editing

 Step 6 – Send a Test Email

1. Click Preview & Test

2. Choose Send a test email

3. Send it to your own email to make sure everything looks right

 Step 7 – Review & Send

1. Click Done editing 

2. Review everything

3. Click Send now or Schedule for later

📌 Notes

• MailerLite’s free plan allows up to 1,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails/month