Ottly Automate
Triggers
How to start workflows automatically
What are Triggers?
Triggers define when your workflow runs. Every workflow needs exactly one trigger node.
Trigger Types
| Trigger | When it fires |
|---|---|
| Manual | When you click the Run button |
| Schedule | On a recurring schedule (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) |
| Webhook | When an external service sends a request to your webhook URL |
| Chat | When triggered from a chat conversation |
Setting Up a Schedule
- Add a Schedule trigger to your workflow
- Choose the frequency (every hour, every day, etc.)
- Set the specific time or interval
- Activate the workflow
Webhook Triggers
Webhook triggers generate a unique URL. Send a POST request to this URL from any external service to trigger the workflow. The request body is available as input data for subsequent nodes.