> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emailpref.gitbook.io/emailpref-integration-with-esps/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emailpref.gitbook.io/emailpref-integration-with-esps/integrations/mailchimp/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

Before you dive into integrating Emailpref with Acumbamail, there are a few essential prerequisites you'll need to have in place:

[**Mailchimp** **Account**](https://mailchimp.com/)**:** To create a successful integration, you must have an active Mailchimp account. This account serves as the foundation for your email marketing campaigns and will be essential for configuring the integration with Emailpref.

{% embed url="<https://mailchimp.com/>" %}

[**Emailpref Account:**](https://app.emailpref.com/) Similarly, you'll need to have an Emailpref account set up and ready to go. If you haven't already, visit Emailpref's website to sign up and gain access to the powerful preference page management capabilities that Emailpref offers.

Having both a Mailchimp account and an Emailpref account will ensure a smooth and seamless integration process, enabling you to take full advantage of the enhanced subscriber management features Emailpref brings to your Acumbamail campaigns.