# How to set up MySQL automation — Albato Help Center

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# How to set up MySQL automation

Last update:  
22/5/2026 · 3 min read

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**[MySQL](https://albato.com/apps/mysql)** Cluster enables users to meet the database challenges of next generation web, cloud, and communications services with uncompromising scalability, uptime and agility.

Albato lets you connect your MySQL account with hundreds of the most popular apps - without a single line of code! You can automate your daily tasks and focus on what matters most.

First, [connect the app to Albato](https://albato.com/blog/publications/how-to-connect-my-sql-to-albato)

Next, set up an automation.

Let’s say we need to transfer data to the MySQL account when new Google Sheets rows are added.

Go to the **Automation** tab and click the **New** button.

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### Step 1 - set up a trigger

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In the Automation builder select:

-   App - Google Sheets
-   Event which triggers the automation. New row
-   Connection or create a new one

In the additional parameters, specify a spreadsheet and a sheet to get the data from.

Click the **Add a trigger** button.

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### Step 2 - set up an action

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In the Automation builder select:

-   App, MySQL
-   Action which happens automatically . Create new rows
-   Select your connection or create a new one

In the additional parameters, specify a table to receive the data.

Click the **Add an action** button.

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### Step 3 - fill in fields

Follow the hints about the data format for MySQL table.

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The dropdown list contains fields from Google Sheets.

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Here is an example of filled fields:

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The automation is ready!

Click the **Start** button to run the scenario.

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