# Overview

Admin Automation is a no-code rule builder that enables customers to schedule automation rules to run whenever they like. It allows admins to automate their security and product access processes, save time and keeps their user management up to date. By allowing automations to make user and group changes, customers can reduce the risk of human error by removing manual tasks.

There are 4 types of components that make up each automation rule:

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Learn about [Common Use Cases](/features/common-use-cases.md) and how to apply them.

### Security

Access to Admin Automations is restricted to only users who are able to obtain an Organisation API Key. Organization admins are the only users who can create an API Key, but once it's created the key can be used by any user. Learn more about [Atlassian API keys](https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/manage-an-organization-with-the-admin-apis/).

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All API keys are encrypted and stored in AWS Secrets Manager and are only accessible via the Atlassian Admin Automation app. This aids in compliance with regulatory requirements that mandate key rotation and access logging. It’s a robust solution for modern cloud-native applications where managing sensitive information securely is critical.
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