# Automations

Automations operate on the simple principle of "When this happens, do that," making them extremely useful for monitoring changes on websites without manual effort. You can create and edit automations via the Automation Canvas, available for every monitor you create.

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The automation canvas lets you create automations. Each automation is divided into two sections, *Conditions* on the left and *Actions* on the right. Conditions determine when the automation runs, actions determine what the automation will do.

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[Conditions](/reference/automations/conditions.md)
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[Actions](/reference/automations/actions.md)
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