> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-automate/backoffice/backoffice.md).

# Overview

Use the Automate section in the Umbraco backoffice to manage workspaces, build automations, configure connections, and review runs.

The **Automate** section in the Umbraco backoffice is where you work day-to-day with Umbraco Automate. Use it to organize workspaces, build and publish automations, manage credentials, and investigate runs.

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## Layout

| Area                    | Description                                                              |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Tree (left)**         | Workspaces and the automations they contain.                             |
| **Dashboard (default)** | At-a-glance status: failing automations, recent runs, pending approvals. |
| **Workspace editor**    | Configure a workspace — members, connections, service account.           |
| **Automation editor**   | Build automations on the visual canvas.                                  |
| **Run explorer**        | Filter and inspect every run of an automation.                           |

## **Explore the Backoffice**

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[Use the Dashboard](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/dashboard.md)
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[Manage Workspaces](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/workspaces.md)
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[Build an Automation](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/building-an-automation.md)
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[Manage Connections](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/connections.md)
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[Review Runs](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/runs.md)
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[Use Approvals](/umbraco-automate/backoffice/approvals.md)
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