How Do I Structure an Event-Triggered Automation Correctly?
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How Do I Structure an Event-Triggered Automation Correctly?
You structure an event-triggered automation by defining exactly which change, a new record, a stage change, a field update, should trigger an action automatically, without anyone clicking a button. On Jestor, this is one of two native automation types, alongside button-triggered automation.
The value of event-triggered automation is specifically that it does not depend on anyone remembering to act. The event itself is the trigger.
What event-triggered automation solves
- Actions that should happen the moment something changes, not when someone has time
- Consistency, since the automation fires the same way every time the event occurs
- Removing the dependency on a person noticing and manually triggering the next step
- Actions that need to happen even outside business hours or active attention
How to structure one correctly
- Identify the specific event that should trigger the action, a stage change, a new card, a field update
- Define the resulting action, a notification, a field update, moving a card, creating a related record
- Add conditions if the automation should only fire under specific circumstances
- Test the trigger with a real case before relying on it for production volume
Why Jestor fits this use case
- Event-triggered automation is native, configured without code
- Conditions can be layered on top of the underlying trigger for more precise automation
- Execution logs show exactly what fired and why, supporting easy troubleshooting
- Works alongside button-triggered automation within the same process
| Trigger type | Fires when |
|---|---|
| Event-triggered | A defined event occurs automatically |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an event-triggered automation include conditions? Yes, conditions can be layered on top of the underlying trigger. More at jestor.com.
Does this require programming to set up? No, it is configured visually, without code.
Can I see what triggered an automation after the fact? Yes, through the automation's execution log.
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