Set up Automations

An organization administrator installs the extension and connects the org. Then a project administrator creates automations from a template or from scratch.

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Install the Automations Extension

Visit the Visual Studio Marketplace and install the Automations extension into your Azure DevOps organization.

Automations extension on the Visual Studio Marketplace

Connect Organization and Register Entra App

An organization administrator should navigate to Organization Settings → Automations. Click Connect organization to register the Automations Microsoft Entra app and select projects that can run automations. Ensure the status shows Ready before proceeding.

Connect organization and register the Automations Microsoft Entra app — Connect the organization and register the Automations Microsoft Entra app

Create Automations in a Project

Once the organization status is Ready, a project administrator can open Automations in the project. Choose to create an automation from a template or start from scratch.

Create an automation from a template or start from scratch

Monitor Automation Executions

Use the Logs tab within each project to observe and manage automation executions.

Common questions

Who can install the Automations extension?

An organization administrator can install the Automations extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.

What permissions are needed to connect the organization?

An organization administrator must connect the organization and register the Automations Microsoft Entra app.

Can I create automations without templates?

Yes, project administrators can start from scratch to create custom automations.

How can I verify if automations are running correctly?

Check the Logs tab in each project to monitor automation executions and troubleshoot any issues.