Quick Start
This guide covers every Make feature:
- Empezando — Create account and basic setup
- How to Use AI Agents — Build autonomous agents that handle tasks for you
- How to Use Social Media Automation — Schedule and post content across platforms
- How to Use IT Workflow Automation — Automate monitoring and incident response
- How to Use Automate Lead Generation — Capture and route leads automatically
- How to Use Contract Automation — Send and track contracts without manual effort
- How to Use Agentic Automation — Create multi-step AI-driven workflows
- How to Use Visually Orchestrate Automation — Design workflows with drag-and-drop modules
- How to Use Invoice Automation — Process invoices and payments hands-free
- How to Use Templates Gallery — Launch workflows in minutes with pre-built templates
Time needed: 5 minutes per feature
Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Solución de problemas | Precios | Alternativas
Why Trust This Guide
I’ve used Make for over 12 months and tested every feature covered here. This how to use Make AI tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.
Make is one of the most powerful no-code automation tools available today.
But most users only scratch the surface of what it can do.
This guide shows you how to use every major feature.
Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.
Make Tutorial
This complete Make tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.
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Getting Started with Make
Before using any feature, complete this one-time setup.
It takes about 3 minutes.
Now let’s walk through each step.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Go to Make’s website at make.com.
Click “Get started free” in the top right corner.
Enter your email and create a password.
You can also sign up with Google or GitHub.
✓ Checkpoint: Comprueba tu bandeja de entrada for a confirmation email.
Step 2: Access the Dashboard
Make is fully web-based — no download needed.
Log in with your new account at make.com.
Here’s what the dashboard looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the main dashboard with scenarios.
Step 3: Complete Initial Setup
Choose your team name and set your timezone.
Connect your first app from the 3,000+ available options.
Follow the onboarding wizard to create your first scenario.
✅ Done: You’re ready to use any feature below.
How to Use Make AI Agents
Agentes de IA te permite crear autónomo agents that handle tasks on their own.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch AI Agents in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Open the AI Agents Panel
Click “AI Agents” in the left sidebar of your dashboard.
Select “Create new agent” to start building.
Step 2: Configure Agent Behavior
Give your agent a name and define its role.
Add instructions that tell the agent what to do.
Connect the apps your agent needs to access.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the agent configuration panel with connected apps.
Step 3: Test and Deploy Your Agent
Click “Test” to run the agent with sample datos.
Review the agent’s decisions on the visual map.
Toggle the agent to “Active” when satisfied.
✅ Result: Your AI agent now runs tasks automatically based on your instructions.
💡 Consejo profesional: Use your own API key for OpenAI or Anthropic to cut AI credit costs. Call the provider directly via an HTTP module instead of Make’s built-in AI.
How to Use Make Social Media Automation
Redes sociales Automatización lets you schedule and publish content across every platform.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Social Media Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Connect Your Social Accounts
Create a new scenario and search for your social platform.
Authorize Make to access your Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn cuenta.
Step 2: Build Your Posting Scenario
Add a trigger module like “Watch Rows” in Google Sheets.
Connect it to a social media “Create Post” module.
Map your content fields — texto, image URL, and hashtags.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the modules connected with green lines on the canvas.
Step 3: Schedule and Activate
Set the scenario schedule to run at your preferred posting times.
Toggle the scenario to “On” to start automation.
✅ Result: Your social media posts now publish automatically on schedule.
💡 Consejo profesional: Use a router module to post different content formats to each platform from one scenario. Send carousels to Instagram and text posts to LinkedIn in one flow.
How to Use Make IT Workflow Automation
Automatización del flujo de trabajo de TI lets you automate monitoring, alerts, and incident response.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch IT Workflow Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Set Up Monitoring Triggers
Create a scenario with a webhook or app trigger for alerts.
Connect tools like PagerDuty, Jira, or Slack.
Step 2: Define Response Workflows
Add a router to sort alerts by severity level.
Create separate paths for critical, warning, and info alerts.
Assign actions like sending Slack messages or creating Jira tickets.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see branching paths with filters on each route.
Step 3: Enable Error Handling
Right-click any module and select “Add error handler.”
Choose a fallback action if the main path fails.
✅ Result: Your IT incidents now get routed and resolved automatically.
💡 Consejo profesional: Use webhooks instead of polling triggers to save credits. Webhooks fire only when an event happens — polling checks every few minutes regardless.
How to Use Make Automate Lead Generation
Automate Lead Generation lets you capture, enrich, and route leads without lifting a finger.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Automate Lead Generation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Connect Your Lead Sources
Add a trigger module for your lead capture tool.
This could be a form builder, landing page, or CRM webhook.
Step 2: Map Lead Data to Your CRM
Connect a CRM module like HubSpot or Fuerza de ventas.
Map the lead fields — name, email, company, and source.
Add filters to score leads based on specific criteria.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see mapped fields with green checkmarks.
Step 3: Activate Lead Routing
Use a router to send hot leads to sales and cold leads to email nurture.
Toggle the scenario on and test with a sample submission.
✅ Result: New leads now flow into your CRM and get routed to the right team.
💡 Consejo profesional: Add a “delay” module between capture and CRM entry. This gives enrichment tools time to append company data before the record gets created.
How to Use Make Contract Automation
Contract Automation lets you send, track, and manage contracts without manual steps.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Contract Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Connect Your Document Tool
Add a module for DocuSign, PandaDoc, or Google Docs.
Authorize Make to access your document templates.
Step 2: Build the Contract Flow
Set a trigger — like a new deal in your CRM reaching “Won” stage.
Map client data into the contract template fields.
Add a “Send for Signature” module at the end of the flow.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the full flow from trigger to signature request.
Step 3: Add Follow-Up Actions
Create a second path that watches for signed contracts.
Auto-update your CRM and send a welcome email upon completion.
✅ Result: Contracts now go out and get tracked automatically when deals close.
💡 Consejo profesional: Add a Slack notification module after the signature step. Your team gets instant alerts when contracts are signed — no inbox checking needed.
How to Use Make Agentic Automation
Automatización agenética lets you create multi-step AI workflows that make decisions in real time.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Agentic Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Open the Agentic Workflow Builder
Navigate to “AI Agents” and select “Build agentic workflow.”
Choose a starting trigger for your agentic scenario.
Step 2: Add Decision Points
Insert AI modules that analyze incoming data.
Use routers to branch based on the AI’s analysis.
Each branch can trigger different actions across your apps.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see an AI module connected to a router with multiple branches.
Step 3: Test the Decision Logic
Run the scenario once with test data.
Verify the AI chose the correct branch for your input.
✅ Result: Your agentic workflow now makes smart decisions without human input.
💡 Consejo profesional: Chain multiple AI modules together for complex reasoning. The first module classifies the input, and the second decides the action based on that classification.
How to Use Make Visually Orchestrate Automation
Visually Orchestrate Automation lets you design complex workflows with a drag-and-drop canvas.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Visually Orchestrate Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Create a New Scenario
Click the “+” button on the Scenarios page.
You’ll see a blank canvas with a single empty module.
Step 2: Add and Connect Modules
Click the empty module and search for your first app.
Add more modules by clicking the “+” between nodes.
Drag modules to rearrange the flow on the canvas.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see connected modules forming a visual flow.
Step 3: Add Routers and Filters
Right-click between modules to insert a router.
Set filter conditions to control which data goes where.
✅ Result: Your visual workflow now runs with conditional branching logic.
💡 Consejo profesional: Use the “Notes” feature to label sections of complex scenarios. Right-click the canvas and add a sticky note — future you will thank past you.
How to Use Make Invoice Automation
Invoice Automation lets you process invoices, track payments, and update records hands-free.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Invoice Automation in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Connect Your Accounting App
Add a module for QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks.
Authorize Make to read and create invoices.
Step 2: Map Invoice Data
Set a trigger for new orders or completed projects.
Map client name, line items, amounts, and due dates.
Add a “Create Invoice” action in your contabilidad herramienta.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see all invoice fields mapped with green indicators.
Step 3: Add Payment Reminders
Create a second scenario that watches for overdue invoices.
Send automatic email reminders at 7 and 14 days past due.
✅ Result: Invoices now get created and followed up on automatically.
💡 Consejo profesional: Use iterators to handle multi-line invoices. The iterator breaks down each line item and maps it individually to your software de contabilidad.
How to Use Make Templates Gallery
Templates Gallery lets you launch pre-built workflows in minutes instead of building from scratch.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Templates Gallery in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Browse the Template Library
Click “Templates” in the left sidebar of your dashboard.
Search by app name, category, or use case.
Step 2: Preview and Install a Template
Click any template to see its description and module layout.
Hit “Use this template” to add it to your scenarios.
Connect the required app accounts when prompted.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the template modules loaded on your canvas.
Step 3: Customize and Activate
Edit any module to match your specific needs.
Run the scenario once to test, then toggle it on.
✅ Result: A fully working scenario is live — built in minutes, not hours.
💡 Consejo profesional: Save your own customized scenarios as templates. Go to the scenario menu and click “Save as template” to reuse it across projects.
Make Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After testing Make for over 12 months, here are my best tips.
Atajos de teclado
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run scenario once | Ctrl + Enter |
| Zoom in / out on canvas | Ctrl + Mouse Scroll |
| Select all modules | Ctrl + A |
| Copy selected modules | Ctrl + C |
| Paste modules | Ctrl + V |
| Undo last action | Ctrl + Z |
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- Data Store module: Create a mini-database inside Make to store and retrieve data between scenario runs without an external tool.
- Execution history search: On Pro plans, use full-text search in execution logs to find specific runs fast — saves huge debugging time.
- Custom variables: Set variables at the scenario level so you can reuse values across modules without mapping each one individually.
Make Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Using Polling Triggers for Everything
❌ Wrong: Setting every trigger to poll every minute, burning credits on empty checks.
✅ Right: Use webhooks whenever possible — they only fire when real data arrives.
Mistake #2: Skipping Error Handlers
❌ Wrong: Running scenarios without error handling, then losing data when APIs fail.
✅ Right: Add error handlers on critical modules — use “Resume” or “Commit” to prevent data loss.
Mistake #3: Building One Giant Scenario
❌ Wrong: Putting 50+ modules in a single scenario that’s impossible to debug.
✅ Right: Break complex flows into smaller scenarios and connect them with webhooks.
Make Troubleshooting
Problem: Scenario Stops Running Without Warning
Cause: You’ve hit your monthly credit limit or the scenario was auto-disabled after repeated errors.
Arreglar: Check your credit usage in the dashboard. Enable auto-purchase for extra credits or upgrade your plan. Review execution logs to fix recurring errors.
Problem: Module Connection Keeps Failing
Cause: Your app authorization token expired or was revoked.
Arreglar: Go to Connections in the left sidebar. Delete the broken connection and re-authorize the app with fresh credentials.
Problem: Data Not Mapping Correctly Between Modules
Cause: The source module output changed format, or you’re mapping from the wrong module.
Arreglar: Click “Run once” and check the output bubble on each module. Re-map fields using the correct data from the bubble output.
📌 Nota: If none of these fix your issue, contact Make support.
¿Qué es Make?
Hacer is a no-code herramienta de automatización that connects your apps and automates workflows visually.
Think of it like a visual flowchart builder for your entire tech stack.
Watch this quick overview:
It includes these key features:
- AI Agents: Create autonomous agents that handle tasks based on your instructions.
- Social Media Automation: Schedule and publish content across all your social channels.
- IT Workflow Automation: Automate incident response, monitoring, and alert routing.
- Automate Lead Generation: Capture, enrich, and route leads to your CRM automatically.
- Contract Automation: Send, track, and manage contracts without manual steps.
- Agentic Automation: Build multi-step AI workflows with decision-making logic.
- Visually Orchestrate Automation: Drag-and-drop builder for creating any workflow visually.
- Invoice Automation: Process invoices and payment reminders hands-free.
- Templates Gallery: Launch pre-built workflows in minutes from 3,000+ templates.
For a full review, see our Make review.
Make Pricing
Here’s what Make costs in 2026:
| Plan | Precio | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Gratis | $0 por mes | Beginners testing basic automations |
| Centro | $9 por mes | Individuals who need unlimited active scenarios |
| Pro | $16 por mes | Growing teams with complex workflows |
| Equipos | $29 por mes | Collaborative teams with shared access needs |
| Empresa | Precios personalizados | Large organizations with seguridad and compliance needs |
Prueba gratuita: Yes — the Free plan includes 1,000 credits per month with no time limit.
Garantía de devolución de dinero: No formal guarantee, but you can cancel anytime.
💰 Best Value: Core plan at $9/month — it unlocks unlimited active scenarios and minute-level scheduling, which the Free plan doesn’t offer.
Make vs Alternatives
How does Make compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
| Herramienta | Mejor para | Precio | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacer | Visual no-code automation | $0-$29/mo | ⭐ 4.6 |
| n8n | Self-hosted open-source workflows | $20/mes | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Zapier | Simple task-based automations | $0-$69/mo | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Pabbly | Lifetime deal seekers | $249 one-time | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Estudio mental | Costumbre Aplicación de inteligencia artificial edificio | $0-$48/mo | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Flowith | AI-powered creative workflows | $13.93/mo | ⭐ 3.8 |
| Bucle de goma | Team automation at scale | $0-$195/mo | ⭐ 3.7 |
| Replit | Code-based app building | $0-$35/mo | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Google Opal | Google Workspace automation | Contáctenos para conocer precios | ⭐ 3.5 |
Quick picks:
- Best overall: Make — most flexible visual builder with 3,000+ app connections.
- Best budget: Pabbly — one-time payment with no monthly fees.
- Best for beginners: Zapier — simplest setup with guided step-by-step flows.
- Best for developers: n8n — open-source with full code access and self-hosting.
🎯 Make Alternatives
Looking for Make alternatives? Here are the top options:
- 🔧 n8n: Open-source automation with self-hosting options and full code access for technical teams.
- 💰 Pabbly: One-time payment model with unlimited workflows and no monthly subscription fees.
- ⚡ Zapier: The simplest automation tool with 7,000+ app connections and beginner-friendly setup.
- 🧠 Estudio mental: Build custom AI-powered apps and agents without code using any AI model.
- 🎨 Flowith: AI-first workflow tool with creative canvas design for reunión creativa and content creation.
- 🏢 Bucle de goma: Team-focused automation with shared workspaces and enterprise-grade collaboration features.
- 🚀 Replit: Code-based platform that lets you build and deploy full apps with AI assistance.
- 🌟 Google Opal: Google’s AI agent platform for automating tasks within the Google Workspace suite.
For the full list, see our Make alternatives guide.
⚔️ Make Compared
Here’s how Make stacks up against each competitor:
- Marca vs n8n: Make wins on ease of use and app library. n8n wins on self-hosting and developer flexibility.
- Make vs Pabbly: Make has far more integrations and visual power. Pabbly wins on pricing with its one-time payment model.
- Make vs Zapier: Make handles complex branching logic better. Zapier is simpler for basic two-step automations.
- Make vs MindStudio: Make excels at multi-app workflows. MindStudio is better for building standalone AI apps.
- Hacer vs Flowith: Make covers broader automation use cases. Flowith focuses more on AI-driven creative workflows.
- Make vs Gumloop: Make offers more app integrations. Gumloop is built specifically for team-based automation management.
- Hacer vs. Replit: Make is fully no-code and visual. Replit requires coding but gives full desarrollo de aplicaciones control.
- Marca vs Google Opal: Make works with any app stack. Google Opal is limited to the Google Workspace environment.
Start Using Make Now
You learned how to use every major Make feature:
- ✅ AI Agents
- ✅ Social Media Automation
- ✅ IT Workflow Automation
- ✅ Automate Lead Generation
- ✅ Contract Automation
- ✅ Agentic Automation
- ✅ Visually Orchestrate Automation
- ✅ Invoice Automation
- ✅ Templates Gallery
Next step: Pick one feature and try it now.
Most people start with AI Agents.
It takes less than 5 minutes.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is Make.com used for?
Make.com is used to automate workflows between different apps and services. It connects over 3,000 tools so data flows between them without manual work. Common uses include lead management, social media posting, invoice processing, and IT monitoring.
What is Make.com and is it free?
Make.com (formerly Integromat) is a visual no-code automation platform. Yes, it has a free plan that includes 1,000 credits per month. The free plan lets you build basic scenarios with up to two active scenarios at a time.
Is Make better than Zapier?
Make is better for complex workflows with branching logic and conditional paths. Zapier is better for simple, linear automations. Make also costs less per operation, while Zapier has more total app integrations at over 7,000.
Is Make.com AI automation?
Yes, Make now includes AI features. You can create AI agents, use the AI Toolkit for text analysis, and connect to providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. All paid plans support custom AI provider connections as of late 2025.
How much does Make.com cost?
Make.com starts at $0 per month on the Free plan. Paid plans range from $9 per month for Core to $29 per month for Teams when billed annually. Enterprise pricing is custom. Each plan includes a set number of monthly credits.
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