How to Connect Group Collector with Kit

ConvertKit (now called Kit) is a powerful email marketing platform designed for creators. Integrating ConvertKit with Group Collector allows you to automatically sync new Facebook group members to your ConvertKit account with specific tags.

To complete this integration, you will need:

  • ConvertKit API Key
  • A Tag Name in ConvertKit

This guide will show you how to get both.

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • An active ConvertKit account
  • A connected Facebook group in Group Collector

Step 1: Log in to ConvertKit and Access Settings

  1. Log in to your ConvertKit account

  2. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner

    ConvertKit dashboard with profile icon highlighted in top-right corner

  3. From the dropdown menu, click on Settings

    ConvertKit dashboard with profile dropdown menu showing Settings option highlighted

Step 2: Get Your API Key from ConvertKit

  1. In the Settings page, scroll down and click on Developer in the left sidebar

    ConvertKit Settings page showing Developer option highlighted in sidebar

  2. Under API Keys, locate the V3 Key section

  3. Copy your API Key by clicking the Copy button

    ConvertKit Developer page showing API Keys section with V3 Key Your API Key field highlighted

Important: Save your API key securely. You will need it in the next steps.

Step 3: Create a Tag in ConvertKit

  1. Go back to your ConvertKit dashboard and click on Grow in the top navigation

  2. Select Subscribers from the dropdown menu

    ConvertKit Grow menu expanded showing Subscribers option highlighted

  3. In the right sidebar, scroll down and click on All Tags, then click the + button to create a new tag

    ConvertKit Subscribers page showing All Tags section highlighted in right sidebar

  4. Enter a name for your tag (Example: Leads) and click Save

    ConvertKit Edit tag dialog with Tag name field showing Leads and Save button

Step 4: Add ConvertKit as an Autoresponder in Group Collector

  1. Log in to your Group Collector dashboard
  2. Click Add button for the Autoresponder

  3. Select ConvertKit from the autoresponder list

    Group Collector autoresponder dropdown menu with ConvertKit option highlighted

Step 5: Enter Your ConvertKit Credentials

  1. Paste your API Key into the API Key field

  2. Enter the exact tag name you created in ConvertKit into the Exact Tag Name field

    Group Collector ConvertKit configuration form showing API Key and Exact Tag Name fields with arrows pointing to both

  3. Click Verify and Update

    Group Collector ConvertKit configuration form with Verify and Update button highlighted

If everything is correct, Group Collector will confirm the connection.

Final Result

Once the integration is complete:

  • Approved Facebook group members are automatically added to your ConvertKit account
  • Members are tagged with the specified tag name
  • Subscribers are ready for email sequences and broadcasts
  • No manual CSV import is required
  • Data is also stored in Google Sheets for backup and tracking

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using the wrong API key version — make sure to use the V3 Key, not V4
  • Entering the tag name incorrectly — the tag name must match exactly
  • Not creating the tag before trying to connect
  • Closing the browser before verification completes
  • Not testing the integration with a sample member

Best Practices

  • Test the integration with a sample approved member
  • Use separate tags for different Facebook groups
  • Keep API Keys stored securely
  • Review integrations periodically to ensure they are working correctly
  • Set up email sequences in ConvertKit to welcome new subscribers
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