# File Actions

## Introduction

**File Actions** allow certain actions to occur when a file is uploaded or downloaded to Couchdrop. These can be connected to other ingestion and sharing methods including Mailboxes, Shared Links, AS2 Stations, and SFTP uploads and downloads. 

File Actions are built using the [visual automation builder](https://docs.couchdrop.io/features/transfer-automations/automation-builder). 

### Triggers

File Actions use event-based triggers, such as a file download or upload at a specified location. 

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For a full list of triggers, see [File Action Triggers](https://docs.couchdrop.io/features/file-actions/file-action-triggers). 
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### Enabling File Actions

To enable a File Action, click **File Action Enabled** in the builder or click the three dots next to the Automation name in **Actions** and choose **Enable Workflow.** 

### Multi-step automations

Couchdrop supports multi-step automations using the visual automation builder. This allows for multiple actions to apply to the same file and the ability to route files to multiple locations. 

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For information on specific actions and how to build automations, see [Automation Builder](https://docs.couchdrop.io/features/transfer-automations/automation-builder). 
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