# Triggers overview

A trigger is the activation condition for a pipeline — the element that determines how the execution of the pipeline is initiated. This can be done by an external call, in response to an event, or based on a predefined schedule.

Each pipeline must have a configured trigger. The type of trigger you choose depends on the main task that your pipeline should perform.

## **Configuring the trigger**

The trigger is already placed in the center of the Canvas. To configure it, either double-click on the trigger or move the mouse pointer over it and click on the **Configurations** button. On the configuration page of the trigger, you can select the appropriate trigger from the list and begin setting it up for your integration.

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## **Learning about each trigger type**

For each trigger available on the Digibee Integration Platform, we provide comprehensive reference documentation to guide you through the configuration process.

The documentation for each trigger contains a list of parameters and instructions on how to configure them, along with practical examples where applicable. You can explore all available triggers by category using the menu on the left.