How do I add ARC and beta readers to my mailing list automatically?

Mike

Mike

Last updated on Nov 2, 2026

Each connected list can receive contacts from ARC Tracker and Beta Readers automatically. When a reader reaches a status you pick, they're added to the list, and tagged if your platform supports tags.

Turn it on

  1. In the left sidebar, click Newsletter Analytics.
  2. Click the pencil icon (Edit connection) on the list's card. You can also set this up while connecting a new list with + Add List.
  3. Find Auto-add from trackers.
  4. Tick ARC Tracker → this list, Beta Readers → this list, or both.
  5. Under Trigger statuses, click the statuses that should add a reader. Selected statuses are highlighted.
    • ARC Tracker statuses: applied, invited, sent, pending, askedForExtension, reviewed. "sent" and "reviewed" are selected to start with.
    • Beta Readers statuses: applied, invited, reading, feedbackDue, partialFeedback, complete. "complete" is selected to start with.
  6. Set a Tag if you want one. It starts as "ARC" for ARC readers and "Beta" for beta readers.
  7. Click Save (or Connect List for a new list).

Tags and list options by platform

  • Tags are available for Mailchimp, Kit, MailerLite, Beehiiv and EmailOctopus. For Beehiiv the field is called Custom field tag value (optional).
  • Sendy, Sendfox, Flodesk and Brevo have no tags. Readers are added to the connected list (or segment) only.
  • For Mailchimp, MailerLite, EmailOctopus, Sendfox, Flodesk and Brevo you can send these readers to a different list with the override field: List ID override (optional), Group ID (optional) for MailerLite, or Segment ID override (optional) for Flodesk. Leave it blank to use the connection's own list.

Important

  • A reader is only added when their status changes in a browser where your Master Recovery Key is unlocked. If your credentials are locked, unlock them first (see the troubleshooting article).
  • Readers without a valid email address are skipped.
  • Your API key must be allowed to add subscribers, not just read them. Keys with read-only access will be refused by the platform.