Albato Terminology

Albato

Albato is a no-code automation platform for business processes. It allows users to connect cloud applications and automate repetitive and routine tasks without writing code or having programming skills.

App

An App is an application that provides services on the Internet. In Albato, apps are the core building blocks used to create automation scenarios.

Apps

Apps is a section where users can find information about applications connected to their Albato account, browse available apps, and manage integrations.

Connection (Integration)

A Connection (or Integration) is a link between Albato and a user’s account in another application. It allows Albato to transfer data and perform actions in that app.

Automation

An Automation is an integration scenario between apps connected to Albato. Each automation consists of a trigger and one or more actions. The number of automations is not limited.

Automation Builder

Automation Builder is the section where users create and manage automations. Here you can add or remove steps, filters, and tools, as well as change automation settings and names.

Operation Mode

Operation mode defines how data is transferred in an automation:

• Real-time mode — data is transferred immediately.
• Data Migration mode — allows transferring data for a specific period in the past.

Trigger

A Trigger is an event that occurs in the sending app and starts the automation. It is always the first step of an automation scenario.

Action

An Action is what an automation performs automatically when the trigger occurs.
Each successfully completed action is counted as one Albato transaction.

Step

A Step is a component of an automation scenario. Steps can be triggers, actions, or Albato tools and define the sequence of the automation.

Transaction

A Transaction is a successfully completed step of an automation scenario.
Transactions are counted starting from the second step, regardless of whether the step is executed in Albato or in a third-party application.

Incoming Data Filter

Incoming data filter allows users to set conditions on the first step of an automation to filter out unnecessary data before actions are executed.

Filter

A Filter allows users to set conditions inside an automation scenario to control which data continues through the workflow.

Start Schedule

Start schedule allows users to define a specific date and time when an automation should start for supported triggers.

Automation Log

Automation log is a section where users can view completed transactions, execution details of steps, and data that passed through automations.

Status

The Status of an automation indicates its current state, such as active, paused, or deleted.

Template

A Template is a pre-configured automation scenario with predefined apps and settings that can be customized by the user.

Tools

Tools are built-in Albato utilities that allow users to process and transform data, such as handling duplicates, formatting values, filtering data, cropping fields, and performing calculations.

Apps Integrator

Apps Integrator allows users to add their own application to Albato, provided that the application has an open API.

Rows

Rows represent an array of objects ([ ]) — an unlimited set of structured data items within an entity.

Error

An Error is a response from a third-party application indicating that the requested action cannot be performed.
By default, errors stop the automation, and the scenario is considered incomplete.

Webhook

A Webhook is a real-time data transfer mode where an event in an application immediately sends an HTTP request to a specified URL.

Technical & API Terminology

API (Application Programming Interface)

API is a data transfer mode in Albato automations where data is transferred with a delay of up to 5 minutes, depending on the pricing plan.

API Key

An API key is a secret key used for simplified authorization and authentication when connecting applications via API.

Access Token

An Access token is a security token that contains session information and identifies a user, user group, and access permissions. It is used instead of storing login credentials.

OAuth

OAuth is an open authorization protocol that allows Albato to access a user’s protected resources in another service without sharing login and password.

Bearer Token

A Bearer token is a cryptographic access token issued by an authorization server and used to authenticate API requests.

REST / JSON / REST API

REST and JSON are contracts between a client and a server that define how they interact.
REST API uses standard HTTP methods and URLs to exchange data, most commonly in JSON format.

HTTP / HTTPS / GET / POST

HTTP is a client–server protocol used for data transmission on the web.
HTTPS is an encrypted version of HTTP that ensures data confidentiality.

• GET — retrieves data from a server and sends parameters in the URL.
• POST — sends data to the server in the request body for processing.

SSL

An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that enables encrypted communication between a client and a server, ensuring secure data transfer.

IP Address / Domain

An IP address is a unique numeric identifier of a device in a network.
A Domain name is a human-readable address that maps to an IP address.

HTML / CSS / JS

• HTML defines the structure of web pages.
• CSS controls the visual appearance of web pages.
• JS (JavaScript) defines the behavior and interactivity of web elements.

Front-end / Back-end

Front-end is the client-side part of a website responsible for user interface and interaction.
Back-end handles server-side logic, databases, and internal processes.

CMS

A CMS (Content Management System) is software used to create, manage, and publish website content.

SMTP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a standard protocol used to send emails over the Internet.

CRM

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is a system that helps manage customer data, communications, sales processes, and analytics.

Authentication / Authorization

Authentication is the process of verifying a user’s identity.
Authorization defines what actions an authenticated user is allowed to perform.

Default

Default is a value or setting applied automatically by the system unless changed by the user.

Deploy

Deploy is the process of releasing and applying code changes to a server or production environment.

List

List is an API method used to retrieve collections of entities, such as contacts, deals, or records.

crm.duplicate.findbycomm

crm.duplicate.findbycomm is an API method used to search for duplicate CRM entities based on common communication fields.