Getting Started with Make.com Scenarios
Make.com lets you build powerful automation scenarios without coding. This how-to guide walks you step by step through creating, editing, running, and managing scenarios in make.com using only the options and features described on the official Scenarios help page.
Understanding Make.com Scenarios
In make.com, a scenario is a visual workflow that connects apps and services. Each scenario includes modules that exchange data based on triggers and actions. You build and manage scenarios from the Scenarios section of your account.
From the Scenarios section you can:
- Create new scenarios
- Open, edit, and delete existing scenarios
- Run and schedule scenarios
- View scenario details and statuses
How to Open the Scenarios Section in Make.com
The Scenarios section is the main workspace in make.com for your automations. To open it:
- Sign in to your make.com account.
- Look at the left sidebar of the main dashboard.
- Click Scenarios to open the scenarios list.
The scenarios list shows every scenario in your organization and lets you quickly move to scenario editing or scenario management tools.
How to Create a New Scenario in Make.com
You can start building automations in make.com by creating a new scenario from the Scenarios section.
Create a scenario from the Scenarios page in Make.com
- Open Scenarios from the left sidebar.
- Click the New scenario button in the top right area.
- Make.com opens the visual editor with an empty canvas.
- Add your first module by clicking the large plus icon in the canvas.
From here, you select a trigger app or service and then add additional modules to build the workflow.
Create a scenario from a template in Make.com
The Scenarios page also gives you quick access to ready-made templates to speed up setup.
- On the Scenarios page, click Templates (if available in your view).
- Browse or search for a template that matches your use case.
- Click a template to open its detail view.
- Choose the option to Use this template.
- The scenario opens in the editor, where you can connect your apps and adjust the modules.
How to View and Open Existing Make.com Scenarios
When you return to make.com, you can open existing scenarios directly from the Scenarios list.
- Click Scenarios in the left sidebar.
- Scroll or search for the scenario you want.
- Use the search bar or available filters (such as owner or status) to narrow down the list.
- Click the scenario name to open it in the editor.
Inside the editor you can change modules, edit connections, or adjust scheduling for that scenario.
How to Run and Schedule Scenarios in Make.com
You can run scenarios manually or let make.com execute them on a schedule or based on triggers.
Run a scenario on demand
- On the Scenarios page, find the scenario you want.
- Open it in the editor by clicking its name.
- Click the Run once button in the top bar to test the scenario.
The scenario runs a single time, allowing you to verify that modules are configured correctly.
Enable or disable scheduling
- With the scenario open in the editor, look for the scheduling toggle (usually near the bottom left or top bar).
- Switch scheduling ON to allow the scenario to run based on its trigger or schedule.
- Switch scheduling OFF to temporarily stop automated runs.
This scheduling control on the scenario editor is the primary way to control whether make.com runs the scenario automatically.
How to Manage Scenarios from the Make.com List View
The Scenarios list in make.com provides several quick actions so you do not need to open each scenario individually.
Use scenario search and filters in Make.com
On the Scenarios page:
- Use the search field to find scenarios by name.
- Apply available filters to narrow down scenarios by status or other attributes, depending on your plan and interface.
This is useful when your organization has many active workflows.
Rename or duplicate a scenario
- On the Scenarios page, locate the scenario.
- Click the three-dot menu (more options) next to the scenario entry.
- Select Rename to change the scenario name.
- Select Duplicate to create a copy you can modify without affecting the original.
Delete a scenario safely
- Open the Scenarios page.
- Click the three-dot menu next to the scenario.
- Select Delete.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Deleting a scenario removes it from the Scenarios list and stops any further execution in make.com.
How to Edit Scenario Details in Make.com
Within the scenario editor you can update key details and control how the automation behaves.
Edit basic details
- Open the scenario from the Scenarios page.
- Click the scenario name at the top or open the scenario settings panel, depending on the interface.
- Update details such as:
- Scenario name
- Description
- Folder or group (if supported in your account)
Check scenario status and last run
The top of the editor and the Scenarios list show the main status indicators, such as:
- Whether scheduling is enabled or disabled
- When the scenario last ran
- Whether the last execution was successful or encountered an error
Use these indicators to decide when to troubleshoot or adjust modules in make.com.
How to Access Official Make.com Scenario Help
If you need more detail directly from the platform, you can open the official Scenarios documentation.
- Go to the Scenarios help page at Make.com Scenarios Help Center.
- Browse the articles linked there for advanced features such as detailed module options or execution history.
These resources expand on the main functions available in the Scenarios section of your make.com account.
Tips for Working Efficiently with Make.com Scenarios
To keep your automations easy to maintain in make.com, follow these practices:
- Use clear, descriptive scenario names so they are easy to find in the Scenarios list.
- Group related scenarios logically if folders or teams are available.
- Use Run once frequently while building to validate that each module behaves as expected.
- Disable scheduling temporarily when testing significant changes to a scenario.
Get strategic help for Make.com deployments
If you want strategic guidance for planning, documenting, or scaling automations, you can work with professional consultants. For example, Consultevo provides automation and workflow advisory services that can complement what you build in make.com.
Next Steps
You now know how to access the Scenarios section in make.com, create new scenarios, open and manage existing ones, run them on demand, and control scheduling. Use these steps as a foundation while you explore more advanced modules and integrations documented on the official help site. As you become more familiar with the interface, you can expand your automation library and keep all scenarios organized and easy to manage inside make.com.
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