# Welcome to Albato Source: https://albato.com/blog/publications/welcome-to-albato # Welcome to Albato Welcome to Albato In this article * * * Created: 01/01/2021 · Updated: 05/23/2026 · 2 min. read * * * In this article image13.png **Welcome to Albato!** From now on we will introduce you to our platform! Let’s get started! ## What is Albato? **Albato** is a single platform for all your automations. You can connect any app to automate repetitive and routine tasks without needing to write code or have programming skills. You need to choose: Screenshot 2022-07-22 às 18.34.07.png ## What can I automate with Albato? Check out three possibilities! ### Daily tasks Example: sending a weekly report on advertising expenses; downloading leads from Ads Manager every few hours. ### Data synchronization Example: updating marketplace stock balance; adding tasks from a projec. management app into a to-do list app. ### Routine tasks Example: adding the emails of event attendees to a spreadsheet. ## How does Albato work? Albato automation scenario is built from simple and clear blocks. Each automation has a **trigger** (event) and at least one action. **Specify the following steps:** - What data do you want to get from one app? - When do you want to get it? - What action do you want to perform in another app? Screenshot 2022-07-22 às 18.11.38.png ### Trigger **Trigger** is an event that starts the automation. Triggers can be linked to a specific event that proceeds in real time in the selected app. _Example: form submission, deal status updating, invoice payment._ Screenshot 2022-07-22 às 18.07.16.png Triggers also can be scheduled to start automations at a certain frequency. _Example: downloading expenses from Ad account once a week or receiving stock balances every 5 minutes._ Screenshot 2022-07-22 às 18.01.55.png ### Action **Action** is what Albato performs when your trigger occurs. Each completed action is considered as one Albato **operation.** Screenshot 2022-07-22 às 18.03.47.png #### Therefore User submits a form – **trigger**. Data from the form is transferred to Google Sheets – **action**. Google sheets creates new row – **operation**. * * * ### Join our newsletter Hand-picked content and zero spam – just the good stuff! Hand-picked content and zero spam! 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