> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.notionapps.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/automation-hub-map.md).

# Automation hub map

When your plan includes Workflow, Messaging, and/or Approval entitlements, the builder left rail shows **one Automation entry** — not separate Workflows / Messaging icons.

Click **Automation** to open the Automation hub. Inside the hub, makers typically move between these areas:

| Hub area      | What makers do there                              |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Home**      | Orientation and entry points into automation work |
| **Recipes**   | Start from guided templates / wizards             |
| **Workflows** | Build and edit workflow definitions               |
| **Messaging** | Routes, notifications, messaging configuration    |
| **Route map** | See how work moves across routes / audiences      |
| **Debugging** | Inspect failures and repair paths                 |
| **Access**    | Who can operate automation surfaces               |

Exact labels can evolve; if an area is missing, check [Plans and entitlements](https://docs.notionapps.com/plans-and-entitlements) before assuming a product bug.

## Rail truth (important)

| What you may have read                                 | Product truth                                                                                          |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| “Automation / Workflows / Messaging icons on the rail” | **One Automation rail item** when any automation entitlement is builder-enabled                        |
| “Approval on ⇒ Decision + Work Queue screens”          | **Not sufficient** — Decision needs `decision_screens_enabled`; Work Queue needs `work_queues_enabled` |
| My Queue / Activity always available                   | Require an automation entitlement (Workflow, Messaging, or Approval)                                   |

## Canonical maker path

1. [Automation Overview](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/automation-overview)
2. [Start From a Wizard](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/start-from-a-wizard) / Recipes
3. Build Workflows / Messaging as needed
4. Add native screens from [Native Automation screens index](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/native-automation-screens-index) (screen reference lives under Screens → Types of Screens)
5. [Testing, Preflight, and Repair](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/testing-preflight-and-repair)
6. [Troubleshooting Automation](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/troubleshooting-automation)

## Related

* [Find your way around the builder nav rail](https://docs.notionapps.com/how-to-guides/find-your-way-around-the-builder-nav-rail)
* [Builder → Automate](https://docs.notionapps.com/builder/automate)