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# Triggering keywords

Having keywords triggered is the core of the Automation feature, and it is what makes automation possible. How would you like your automation started?

Incoming messages must include the keywords you have inserted in the spaces for the automation to run. You may choose to have your keywords or your keywords contained exactly in incoming messages. 

<table><thead><tr><th width="242.5">Option</th><th>Indication</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Contains </td><td>The message contains the keyword.</td></tr><tr><td>Contains exactly</td><td>The message is just the keyword.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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You may insert the keywords in the spaces provided and press "Enter" to add the keyword to the list.&#x20;

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Once your keywords are figured out, you may hop onto [Adding actions](/features/automation/creating-an-automation/adding-actions.md).