# Rules

Rules let you set up recurring automated actions, such as periodic token purchases. Think of them as a "set and forget" automation layer on top of your strategies.

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```mermaid
graph LR
    A["Define<br/>Conditions"] --> B["Set<br/>Actions"]
    B --> C["Attach to<br/>Strategy"]
    C --> D{"Conditions<br/>met?"}
    D -->|Yes| E["Execute<br/>Actions"]
    D -->|No| F["Wait &<br/>Re-check"]
    F --> D
    style A fill:#1A3FBA,color:#fff,stroke:none,rx:8
    style B fill:#4568D0,color:#fff,stroke:none,rx:8
    style C fill:#81A1EE,color:#fff,stroke:none,rx:8
    style D fill:#EEF1FB,color:#1E2A4A,stroke:#81A1EE,rx:8
    style E fill:#1A3FBA,color:#fff,stroke:none,rx:8
    style F fill:#A4BDFA,color:#1E2A4A,stroke:none,rx:8
```

## How rules work

A rule consists of:

- **Actions** — what to do (e.g., swap tokens, supply to a lending market)
- **Conditions** — when to trigger (e.g., every 24 hours, when a token balance exceeds a threshold)
- **Strategies** — which strategy the rule is attached to

Once a rule is active, the automation server checks the conditions regularly and executes the actions when all conditions are met.

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## Managing rules

Go to **Strategies > Rules** in the sidebar to see all your rules.

- **Create** a new rule by defining actions and conditions
- **Attach** a rule to a strategy to link them together
- **Detach** a rule to stop it without deleting it

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## Fees

A **$0.50 attach fee** is charged each time you activate a rule.

[!ref Fee details](/fees/overview/)