# Set up Automated Messages

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

# Set Up Automated Messages

## Overview

<p><strong>Automated Messages</strong> let creators build trigger-based message sequences that automatically reach fans after specific actions.</p>

<p>Creators can use automations for flows like welcoming new followers, following up after purchases, replying to keyword messages, and building richer fan segments with conditions and delays.</p>

## Create an automation

<ol>
  <li>Go to <strong>Creator Tools</strong> &gt; <strong>Automated Messages</strong>.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>New Automation</strong>.</li>
  <li>Choose <strong>Build from Scratch</strong> or select a template.</li>
  <li>Add a <strong>Fan Action</strong> trigger.</li>
  <li>Add <strong>Condition</strong> and/or <strong>Auto Message</strong> steps.</li>
  <li>Set any delays between steps.</li>
  <li>Review the automation and enable it when ready.</li>
</ol>

## Available fan action triggers

<ul>
  <li><strong>Manually Follows You</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Unfollows You</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Starts Free Trial</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Purchases Membership</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Cancels Membership</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Purchases from Marketplace</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Purchases Content</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Purchases a Post</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Comments on Your Post</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Likes Your Post</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Sends Message With Keywords</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Comments on Your Fanwall</strong></li>
</ul>

## Using conditions

<p>Conditions help creators decide which fans continue through an automation.</p>

<p>Available condition types include membership status, purchased content, time followed, number of purchases, highest purchase, total spent, average spent, and recent messaging activity.</p>

<p>Creators can combine conditions using <strong>and/or</strong> logic and add condition groups for more detailed targeting.</p>

## Automation limits

<ul>
  <li>Creators can have up to <strong>40 automations</strong>.</li>
  <li>Each condition step can include up to <strong>50 conditions</strong>.</li>
</ul>

## FAQ

### What happened to Welcome Messages?

<p>Welcome Messages are deprecated. To create or update a welcome flow, use Automated Messages with the <strong>Manually Follows You</strong> trigger.</p>

### Can I use templates?

<p>Yes. Creators can build from scratch or choose from available templates.</p>

### Can I add delays between messages?

<p>Yes. Creators can set delays before condition or Auto Message steps.</p>

### Can I exclude fans who recently messaged me?

<p>Yes. Use the recent messaging activity condition to skip fans who have messaged within the selected time window.</p>

### What happens if multiple automations match the same fan action?

<p>Each matching enabled automation can run. If duplicate automations are set up with the same trigger and conditions, fans may receive duplicate messages.</p>

### Where can I see analytics for automated messages?

<p>Automated messages are tracked in message analytics. In the message analytics view, automated messages can be opened back to the related automation.</p>