# Adding an action app to an automation

> To run an action app, you must add it to an automation. You can then access the automation in Actions.

To run an action app, you must add it to an automation. You can then access the automation in Actions.

1. Build an automation in Studio Web:
   1. Go to Studio Web.
   2. Select **Create New,** then **Automation.**
   3. Select **Manual automation.**
2. Add the action app to your automation:
   1. Select **Add activity.**
   2. Search for **Create App Task** in the **Persistence** activity category, then select it.
   3. Give this activity a title.
   4. In the **Apps** field, select an action app you deployed to Orchestrator.
   5. Select **Publish** to publish your workflow.

You can now access the automation containing the action app from Actions, in the **My Actions** tab.