How can I set up a simple automation triggered by an event?
To set up a simple action-based automation, you will use the Automations tab within your Admin dashboard. The process follows a straightforward "Trigger and Action" flow.
Whispli | Automation Triggered by Event
1. Select Your Trigger
First, define the event that will start the automation. Common triggers include:
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A new report is received.
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The Channel Is
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A report contains key words
2. Set Your Conditions (Optional)
If you don't want the rule to apply to every report, add a filter. For example:
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"Only if the Category is equal to Health & Safety."
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"Only if the Location is Paris."
3. Choose the Action
Decide what Whispli should do automatically when the trigger occurs. Popular actions include:
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Assign to: Automatically give a specific user or group access to the case.
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Send Notification: Alert a specific team member via email or push notification.
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Post a Message: Send a pre-written acknowledgment message directly to the informant's Safe Inbox.
4. Save and Test
Once you name and save your automation, it becomes active immediately. It is a best practice to submit a "test" report to your preview page to ensure the routing and notifications are working exactly as expected.