Updated: Mar 7, 2025
How to import previous content into beehiiv
Migrating your newsletter content to beehiiv involves exporting it from your previous platform and importing it into beehiiv. For many platforms, simply copying and pasting content from your previous provider into new beehiiv posts will suffice.
This guide covers the use of our content import tool which currently supports Substack, WordPress, Ghost, and Mailchimp. If you’re looking to migrate subscribers instead of newsletter content, check out our articles on importing free or paid subscribers.
For platform-specific instructions, refer to our dedicated articles for Active Campaign, Campaign Monitor, Kit (ConvertKit), Hubspot, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, MailerLite, and Substack. For those migrating from platforms not listed here, you’ll need to contact support for assistance.
For beehiiv-related support, visit the Help page in the top navigation bar of your account. The chatbot is available 24/7 on every page of the Knowledge Base (including this one) and is accessible to all users. Direct support options vary depending on your plan.
How to import previous newsletter content
- Log in to your beehiiv account, then click the Settings icon in the bottom left corner.
- Your publication settings will open. If you have multiple publications, select one from the dropdown menu at the top of the left panel.
Select Content Import from the left panel, then click the Start Import button.
- In the Content Location section, click the dropdown arrow under Import From and select your platform. Choose from Substack, WordPress, Mailchimp, Ghost, or Other.
Click Next to continue, then follow the platform-specific prompts.
For platform-specific instructions: Follow the prompts or refer to our dedicated articles for migrating content from Substack and Mailchimp.
For the Other option: We are in the process of expanding our migration resources. If your platform isn’t listed, you’ll need to contact support for assistance.
Visit the Help page in the top navigation bar of your account or use the chatbot, available 24/7 on every page of the beehiiv KB (including this one). The chatbot is accessible to all users and can guide you through common questions. For direct support, your plan determines the level of access available.
Looking for additional help?
All beehiiv accounts have access to our internal service partner who can assist you and your team. If you’re interested, fill out our services form to get started.
- Once your newsletter content is imported, you can access it anytime by navigating to Posts in your beehiiv account.
Frequently asked questions about migrating to beehiiv
- How to migrate from Active Campaign to beehiiv
- How to migrate from Campaign Monitor to beehiiv
- How to migrate from ConvertKit to beehiiv
- How to migrate from HubSpot to beehiiv
- How to migrate from Klaviyo to beehiiv
- How to migrate from Mailchimp to beehiiv
- How to migrate from MailerLite to beehiiv
- How to migrate from Substack to beehiiv
Will my open rate be affected when I migrate to beehiiv?
Transitioning from another email platform to beehiiv shouldn't negatively affect deliverability or inbox placement, resulting in minimal changes to your open rate.
What email platforms do you have supporting migration documentation for?
Currently, we provide help articles on migrating or importing from these platforms:
What is the migration process if I'm coming from a platform that isn't listed?
If you're migrating from a platform not mentioned above, we do not offer a direct integration for importing your newsletter content at this time. We are actively working to expand our migration documentation.
For users migrating from other email platforms, the process involves manually copying and pasting post content from your previous provider to new beehiiv posts. Fortunately, our editor is robust and maintains styles well, simplifying the process significantly.
Do I have to contact beehiiv support if I’m migrating from a platform that isn’t listed?
Not at all, you can manually migrate your content by copying and pasting posts from your previous provider into new beehiiv posts. Our editor is user-friendly and preserves formatting and styles, making the process quick and easy.