Creating Automations
Step-by-step guide to building your first automation.
Step 1: Choose a Trigger
Select what will start your automation:
- Form Submission - Most common trigger
- Payment - When payment is processed
- Schedule - Time-based triggers
- Webhook - External triggers
Step 2: Configure Trigger
Set up the trigger details:
- Which form/event to watch
- Any conditions (e.g., "only if payment > $100")
- Filter criteria
Step 3: Add Actions
Build your workflow:
- Click Add Action
- Choose action type
- Configure action settings
- Add more actions as needed
Step 4: Test
Before activating:
- Click Test
- Use sample data
- Verify each action works
- Check logs for errors
Step 5: Activate
Once tested:
- Click Activate
- Automation runs automatically
- Monitor execution logs
- Adjust as needed
Best Practices
- Start simple, add complexity gradually
- Test thoroughly before activating
- Monitor execution logs
- Use conditions to avoid unnecessary runs
- Document your automations