Skip to main content
All CollectionsGetting StartedAutomations & Reporting
Custom Workflow Automation Builder (If/Then Rules)
Custom Workflow Automation Builder (If/Then Rules)

Build your own custom if/then automation rules to accelerate your workflow and deliver more work in less time.

Team avatar
Written by Team
Updated over 2 years ago

Whether you're using one of our preset automations, or building your own from scratch, custom if/then rules can act as triggers to bring your workflow to life.

Don't have an account with Nifty? Sign up for free!

Selecting Pre-Made Automations

We've provided several automation templates out of box to either set as is or customize to your needs to get your workflow working for you as quickly as possible.

Create your first automation by selecting the lightening icon next to the project tile and selecting the + Add Automations action.

In this example, we'll be using the When a task is moved then Set due date template.

We've edited the default automation template to make the task's deadline 3 days from now whenever it enters a new Status as part of our editing workflow. This automation was named Content Pipeline Deadline.

Building Custom Automation Rules

Don't see a template that first your needs? Build your own automation!

Below are the automation options. Be sure to visit the in-app automations builder to see full scope of parameters around every action:

CREATED

When a task is created in [status(es)] by [user parameter(s)], then...

  • assign the task

  • add a subtask

  • set start date

  • set due date

  • add tag

  • subscribe

  • post a message

MOVED

When a task is moved to [status] by [user parameter(s)], then...

  • assign the task

  • add a subtask

  • unassign the task

  • set start date

  • set due date

  • add tag

  • remove tag

  • subscribe

  • unsubscribe

  • complete

  • archive

  • post a message

COMPLETED

When a task is completed by [user parameter(s)], then...

  • Un-assign the task

  • remove tag

  • unsubscribe

  • archive

  • post a message

OVERDUE

When a task is Overdue by certain date, then...

  • assign the task

  • add a subtask

  • unassign the task

  • set start date

  • set due date

  • add tag

  • remove tag

  • subscribe

  • unsubscribe

  • complete

  • archive

  • post a message

REMINDER

When a task is reminded on a certain date, then...

  • assign the task

  • add a subtask

  • unassign the task

  • set start date

  • set due date

  • add tag

  • remove tag

  • subscribe

  • unsubscribe

  • complete

  • archive

  • post a message

Creating a Multi-Step Automation

Your automations can have multiple actions occur based on a single trigger. Once you've indicated the first action, click on the + Add another action button to extend the power of your automation.

Once you've built out the subsequent actions, be sure to save your automation.

Editing and Managing Automations

Access the lightening icon to enable or disable automations. You can edit the automation with the pencil icon on hover.

Note: Pricing and limitations for automations is yet to be determined and will be announced soon.

Don't have an account with Nifty? Sign up for free!

Did this answer your question?