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Automation (Projects)

Rule-based triggers and actions in Zoho Projects that automatically perform operations such as status changes, notifications, or task creation when defined conditions are met.

What Is Automation in Zoho Projects?

Automation in Zoho Projects allows project administrators to define rules that automatically execute actions when specified conditions are met, without manual intervention. Common automations include sending a notification when a task is overdue, changing a task status when a subtask is completed, or creating a follow-up task when a milestone is reached.

Automation Components

Each automation rule consists of a trigger (the event that activates the rule), conditions (optional filters that further qualify when the rule fires), and actions (the operations performed). Multiple actions can be chained to a single trigger.

Practical Examples

Auto-assign a task to the QA team when a developer marks their task as Complete. Send an email to the project owner when a task’s due date passes without completion. Create a new task list when a project milestone is marked as reached. These automations reduce manual overhead on repetitive coordination work.

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