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> # How to Set Work Order Automations
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> Learn how to create, configure, and manage work order automations in Visitt to automatically assign users, set priorities, and send notifications.
> 
> Written by Zach Kahan
> May 31, 2026
> 
> Table of contents
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> [What are Automations?](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_490c559404)[How to Create an Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5d2ee85653)[Understanding the Automation Logic](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_a1ca373fc1)[When (The Event)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_fc66ab5288)[With Priority (The Urgency Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_6d148c9380)[At Building (The Location Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_f6477f9654)[In Category (The Task Type Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_9c3a1d4f52)[Then (The Resulting Action)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5cc47adc39)[Users (The Recipients)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_117d4bc73f)[Automation Triggers and Available Actions](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_2e5baded46)[1\. Trigger: New Work Order Opened](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_49c49681d8)[2\. Trigger: Work Order Unseen, No Response, or Not Completed](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_0a1c3a7548)[3\. Trigger: Work Order Completed](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_53727bfda9)[4\. Trigger: Work Order Duplication Detected](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5efb5c3593)[Example Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_fb2cbf0cd9)[Editing Existing Automations](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_2dd9ac9544)[Default "Assign User" Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_f5c6997f7a)[SLA Automations](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_16e325f4c0)[Related Articles](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_related)
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> The Automations feature makes your life easier when generating work orders. In this article, we'll learn the logic of the Automations feature and how to create an automation.
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> # What are Automations?
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> Automations are preset rules that automatically assign users, set priorities, or send notifications based on specific triggers. For example, you can create a rule that automatically assigns any "Plumbing" work order to your on-site janitor the moment it is created.
> 
> 📌 **Note:** Automations are not applied retroactively. If you create a rule for a specific category, it will only apply to new work orders created from that moment forward — not to those already open.
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> # How to Create an Automation
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> 01. Navigate to the **Work Orders** icon on the left-hand menu bar.
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> 02. Click the **Automations** tab at the top of the screen.
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> 03. Click the **Add Automation** button on the right side of the screen.
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> 04. Open the dropdown in the **When** section to choose the event that starts the automation. Available trigger events include:
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>     - New work order opened
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>     - Work order duplication detected
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>     - Work order was completed
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>     - Work order unseen, no response, or not completed
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> 05. Select the **With Priority** conditions. Choose which priority levels (Low, Medium, High, or Critical) should trigger this rule. You can select multiple priorities.
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> 06. Click the **At Building** field to choose the specific buildings where this automation applies.
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> 07. Select the **In Category** option to define which work order category this rule applies to. If you select a single category, you can also select specific sub-categories for more granular control.
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> 08. Define the **Then** action — what happens once the trigger is met. Available actions vary depending on your trigger. See the trigger breakdown below for details.
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> 09. Assign the user by selecting specific team members or choosing **Work order creator** to assign the task back to the person who opened it.
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> 10. Click **Submit** to save and activate your automation.
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> # Understanding the Automation Logic
> 
> To build an effective automation, you must define the **Trigger** (the cause) and the **Action** (the result). When a work order is created, Visitt selects the best-matching automation based on these filters, in order of specificity:
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> 1. Sub-Category
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> 2. Category
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> 3. Building
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> 4. Priority
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> 5. Property
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> The automation that most closely matches the work order's details will be selected. If a work order already has a value in a field (such as Assigned Users), automations that set that field won't apply.
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> 💡 **Note:** Automations also apply to work orders generated from [Recurring Schedules](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/13362516-how-to-create-recurring-work-orders). If a recurring work order is already pre-assigned when created, automations that set the assigned user field will not apply.
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> ## When (The Event)
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> This is the starting point of any automation — the specific occurrence that tells the system to apply your rules. Without a "When" event, the system has no trigger to act on.
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> ## With Priority (The Urgency Filter)
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> Not all work orders are equal. This filter ensures that a "Low" priority lightbulb change and a "Critical" water leak are routed through the appropriate workflows. The automation only proceeds if the work order matches the selected priority levels.
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> ![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/ymv0iawf/2380244915/7c573443b981a22a7472c893b5ac/e77b7626-cc4b-4f67-9ec4-e41030fe6770?expires=1791207900&signature=b169f3398296aa683302a64be98ace8b68db97b27ed21a5fa0a66050b106a190&req=diMvFst6mYheXPMW1HO4zUpHmyev0RTLYsWX%2BnpdUe8RFRNWwOLtuSJm1g2D%0ALW6YbEwcz6pbBsFskAY%3D%0A)
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> ## At Building (The Location Filter)
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> Different buildings often have different dedicated staff. This filter prevents a work order from being accidentally assigned to staff at the wrong building.
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> ## In Category (The Task Type Filter)
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> This filter narrows the automation to a specific type of work. Select a top-level category (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing) to apply the rule broadly, or drill down into a sub-category for more precise targeting. Only work orders that match the selected category or sub-category will trigger the automation.
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> ## Then (The Resulting Action)
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> This is the instruction the system carries out once all conditions are met — replacing the manual steps a manager would otherwise perform.
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> ## Users (The Recipients)
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> Select which team members are affected by the Then action. You can also select **Work order creator** to keep responsibility with the person who identified the issue.
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> 💡 **Note:** Assigning a user makes them directly responsible for the work order. Notifying a user simply keeps them informed without making them the owner.
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> # Automation Triggers and Available Actions
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> ## 1\. Trigger: New Work Order Opened
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> **Actions available:**
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> - Set a due date
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> - Set a priority
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> - Assign users (including the work order creator)
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> - Notify users
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> ## 2\. Trigger: Work Order Unseen, No Response, or Not Completed
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> **Actions available:**
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> - Notify specific users to prompt action after a defined period of inactivity — useful for alerting managers when a work order isn't receiving attention
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> ## 3\. Trigger: Work Order Completed
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> Maintains continuity by automatically creating a follow-up work order when a specific one is completed.
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> **Actions available:**
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> - Create a new work order using a predefined template (e.g., automatically trigger a cleaning check after a facilities work order is completed)
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> **Note:** If no template is chosen, the system will automatically duplicate the original work order.
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> ## 4\. Trigger: Work Order Duplication Detected
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> **Actions available:**
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> - Notify management when a duplicate work order is detected, enabling them to address inefficiencies immediately
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> # Example Automation
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> **Scenario:** You want all "Emergency" electrical issues at the "Grand Plaza" building to be assigned immediately to your Head Electrician.
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> - **When:** New work order opened
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> - **With Priority:** Critical
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> - **At Building:** Grand Plaza
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> - **In Category:** Electrical
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> - **Then:** Set assigned users
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> - **Users:** John Doe (Head Electrician)
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> **Result:** The moment any staff member opens a Critical Electrical task at Grand Plaza, John Doe is assigned as the owner — without a manager ever having to open the app.
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> # Editing Existing Automations
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> On the Automations page, you'll see a list of all your automations. To update a rule, click on it to open the configuration window. You can modify the triggers, buildings, categories, or assigned users, then save your changes.
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> # Default "Assign User" Automation
> 
> Visitt includes a default **"Set assigned user" automation** that ensures a user is always assigned to any work order that doesn't match a more specific rule. This eliminates random or unassigned work orders.
> 
> **Key Details:**
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> - **Non-removable:** The default automation cannot be deleted.
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> - **Automatic Application:** It is automatically applied to any new properties created.
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> - The assigned users can be changed at any time.
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> # SLA Automations
> 
> SLA automations track how long a work order has been open and flag when it has exceeded the defined response time. For full instructions on configuring SLA automations, see the dedicated guide:
> 
> 📖 [How to Set an SLA Automation → Work Orders FAQ](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/12648128-work-orders-faq)
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> 
> # Related Articles
> 
> - [Work Orders: FAQ](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/12648128-work-orders-faq)
> 
> - [How to Create Recurring Work Orders](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/13362516-how-to-create-recurring-work-orders)
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> - [How to View and Complete Your Work Orders](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9503089-how-to-view-and-complete-your-work-orders)
> 
> Thanks for reading! Reach out if you have any questions — we're here to help 😊
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> 
> Related Articles
> 
> - [How to Create Recurring Work Orders](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/13362516-how-to-create-recurring-work-orders)
> - [Work Order Acceptance](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/13618786-work-order-acceptance)
> - [Work Order Subscribers](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/13844622-work-order-subscribers)
> - [Visitt+ Work Orders: Create and track requests](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/16297490-visitt-work-orders-create-and-track-requests)
> - [Work Order Instructions](http://help.visitt.io/en/articles/16892827-work-order-instructions)
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> [What are Automations?](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_490c559404)[How to Create an Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5d2ee85653)[Understanding the Automation Logic](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_a1ca373fc1)[When (The Event)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_fc66ab5288)[With Priority (The Urgency Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_6d148c9380)[At Building (The Location Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_f6477f9654)[In Category (The Task Type Filter)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_9c3a1d4f52)[Then (The Resulting Action)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5cc47adc39)[Users (The Recipients)](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_117d4bc73f)[Automation Triggers and Available Actions](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_2e5baded46)[1\. Trigger: New Work Order Opened](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_49c49681d8)[2\. Trigger: Work Order Unseen, No Response, or Not Completed](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_0a1c3a7548)[3\. Trigger: Work Order Completed](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_53727bfda9)[4\. Trigger: Work Order Duplication Detected](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_5efb5c3593)[Example Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_fb2cbf0cd9)[Editing Existing Automations](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_2dd9ac9544)[Default "Assign User" Automation](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_f5c6997f7a)[SLA Automations](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_16e325f4c0)[Related Articles](https://help.visitt.io/en/articles/9000597-how-to-set-work-order-automations#h_related)

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