# Automations

Use Zigpoll Automations to automatically export your reports on a given schedule. This helps keep your reporting in order and maximizes the value of your customer surveys.

#### Setting Up an Automation

1. **Log into** your Zigpoll dashboard.
2. Click **Settings**.
3. Click **Manage Automations**.
4. Click **Add Automation** and fill out the form with your desired schedule and export settings.

Once you've set up your automation, you will begin receiving reports on your desired schedule.

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You can also trigger automations from the export page. When exporting data to CSV, click **Automations** to create a new automation that generates an export file at a cadence of your choosing.
{% endhint %}


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