Getting Started with Make.com: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Make.com (formerly Integromat) is one of the most powerful automation platforms available today. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Make.com and build your first automation scenarios.

What is Make.com?

Make.com is a visual automation platform that allows you to connect different apps and services to create automated workflows. Unlike traditional automation tools, Make.com uses a visual interface where you can see exactly how your data flows between different applications.

Getting Started

To begin your Make.com journey, you'll need to create an account and familiarize yourself with the platform's core concepts: scenarios, modules, and connections.

Building Your First Scenario

We'll walk through creating a simple scenario that automatically saves email attachments to Google Drive. This practical example will help you understand the fundamental concepts of Make.com automation.

Advanced Features

Once you're comfortable with the basics, you can explore advanced features like data transformation, error handling, and complex routing logic.

By the end of this guide, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to start building your own automation scenarios with Make.com. For a broader view of automation platforms, read our Zapier vs n8n comparison.