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Importing Email Templates into the Kyrios Email Builder

This guide explains how to import email templates from ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, Kajabi, or any other platform into the Kyrios Email Builder, including manual HTML imports using the Code Editor.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this article if you already have email templates or campaigns built in another platform and want to reuse them inside your Kyrios account without rebuilding them from scratch.

Part 1: Importing Templates from ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, and Kajabi

What You Will Need

  • An ActiveCampaign account, Mailchimp account, or Kajabi account

  • Access to the email or campaign you want to import

Step 1: Locating the Templates

ActiveCampaign

  1. Log in to ActiveCampaign.

  2. Click CampaignsCampaign Templates from the left menu.

  3. On the Manage Templates page, locate the template you want to share.

  4. Hover over the template and click the gear icon.

  5. Click Share.

  6. In the “Share this template” popup, copy the share link using the link icon.

  7. Close the popup and save the URL for later use.

Note:
To import an email campaign instead of a template, open the campaign and select:
ContinueSave as template.

Mailchimp

  1. Log in to Mailchimp.

  2. Navigate to the campaign you want to import.

  3. Click Edit / View ReportView Email.

  4. Copy the campaign URL.

Important:
Only campaigns can be imported from Mailchimp. Templates must first be converted into campaigns.

Kajabi

  1. Log in to Kajabi.

  2. Navigate to the email you want to import.

  3. Copy the import email address provided by your Kyrios account.

  4. Send the Kajabi email to that address.

  5. Kyrios automatically imports the email as a template.

Step 2: Importing the Templates into Kyrios

  1. In your Kyrios account, go to EmailsEmail Templates.

  2. Click + New and select Import Email.

  3. Select the email source:

    • ActiveCampaign

    • Mailchimp

    • Kajabi

    • Other platforms

  4. For ActiveCampaign or Mailchimp, paste the copied campaign or template URL.

  5. For Kajabi or other platforms, wait for the system to import the email automatically after it is sent to the Kyrios import address.

  6. Send the desired email as a test or campaign from the original platform if required.

  7. Review the email preview.

  8. Click Create Template.

  9. Open the template in the Code Editor to make edits if needed (required for Kajabi and other platforms).

Importing Mailchimp Templates into the Design Editor

Mailchimp email campaigns can be imported directly into the visual Design Editor in Kyrios.

This allows you to:

  • Edit content using drag-and-drop blocks

  • Avoid rebuilding layouts from scratch

  • Maintain design consistency while updating content

Part 2: Importing HTML Email Templates

Navigating to the Email Builder

  1. Click Marketing in the left navigation.

  2. Select Emails from the top menu.

  3. Choose Campaigns or Templates (either option works).

Creating a New Email Template

  1. Click + New.

  2. Select Blank Template.

  3. Choose Code Editor.

Using the HTML Code Editor

  • Left panel: HTML code input

  • Right panel: Live email preview

Key behavior:

  • Removing all HTML from the left panel results in a blank preview.

  • Any change made to the HTML updates the preview instantly.

Copying and Pasting the HTML Code

  1. Open the external platform where the email template is stored.

  2. Copy the full HTML code of the email.

  3. Return to the Kyrios HTML Code Editor.

  4. Delete all placeholder code.

  5. Paste the copied HTML into the editor.

  6. Review the live preview for layout accuracy.

Finalizing the Template

  1. Review formatting, images, links, and spacing.

  2. Make any necessary adjustments in the HTML.

  3. Save the template.

The template is now available for use in campaigns or automated email sequences.

FAQ

Can I import email templates directly from ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, Kajabi, or other platforms?

Yes.

  • ActiveCampaign: Use the template share link.

  • Mailchimp: Convert templates into campaigns and copy the campaign URL.

  • Kajabi or other platforms: Send the email to the Kyrios import address.

How do I import a Mailchimp template into Kyrios?

Mailchimp templates must first be converted into campaigns.
After conversion:

  1. Open the campaign.

  2. Click Edit / View ReportView Email.

  3. Copy the campaign URL.

  4. Paste it into EmailsEmail TemplatesImport Email in Kyrios.

What is required to import an email template from Kajabi or other platforms?

Send the email to the import email address provided by your Kyrios account.
Kyrios automatically imports the email as a template.

Can I import templates that are not campaigns from ActiveCampaign or Mailchimp?

No.
Only campaigns can be imported.
Templates must be saved as campaigns or converted before importing.

Can I edit my HTML email template after importing it?

Yes.
You can edit the template at any time using the HTML Code Editor, with real-time preview updates.

What should I do if my email does not display correctly in preview?

Check for:

  • Missing or broken HTML elements

  • Incorrect image paths

  • Invalid or unsupported CSS

Fix issues in the HTML before saving.

How do I ensure my imported HTML email is mobile-responsive?

Use the Desktop and Mobile Preview toggle in the Code Editor.
If the layout breaks on mobile, update the CSS media queries in the HTML.

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