Creating an Automation

Learn how to create a new transfer automation

Introduction

Creating a new transfer automation is a simple process. It can be done in a few steps from the Couchdrop Web App, by administrators and authorised users.

Requirements

To get started, you will most likely need the following:

• A folder, or connection details to a remote server or cloud storage provider that you want to poll for new files or changes

• A destination folder

• Details regarding required actions

Steps to Create Automation

Follow the steps below to create a new automation:

1. Login to the Couchdrop Web App

2. Click Transfer Automations and then Create New Transfer

3. Choose a name for your new automation. This is to make management easier.

4. Choose a source and select a file or folder for Couchdrop to poll

5. Choose matching conditions

6. Choose required actions

7. Configure notifications

8. Configure scheduling. Scheduling is optional and automations can be triggered on-demand through web hooks or manually from the Couchdrop Web App.

Your automation should now be configured.