Automation Settings Guide
Account-level automation defaults, global pause, and per-org overrides
Automation Settings
The Automation Settings page controls how much DMARC Busta does automatically across your domains. Set an account-wide default, then override per organization or individual domain as needed.
Account Default Level
The four-card picker lets you choose your account-wide default automation level. This applies to every domain that does not have a more specific override.
| Level | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Manual | No automation at all. Every change requires explicit user action. Good for domains where you want full control. |
| Maintenance | Light automation only. Auto-removes stale and zero-volume sources, performs basic SPF cleanup. Does not approve new sources or progress DMARC. |
| Managed | Active management. Auto-approves high-confidence sources, manages the SPF record, and handles routine maintenance. DMARC progression still requires manual approval. |
| Autopilot | Full automation including AI-driven DMARC progression. The system handles source approval, SPF management, and policy progression end to end. |
Global Controls
- Global Pause — Emergency stop that halts all automation across all domains immediately. Use this if you suspect an issue affecting multiple domains.
- Apply to All Domains — Pushes the account default level to every domain, clearing any per-organization or per-domain overrides.
Override Cascade
The most specific setting always wins. The cascade order is:
Account Default → Organization Override → Domain Override
For example, if your account default is Managed but one organization is set to Manual, all domains in that organization run at Manual. A single domain within that organization can still be overridden to Autopilot.
Tip
Start with Managed for most domains. Use Autopilot only when you are comfortable with AI making DMARC progression decisions. You can always override individual domains that need more conservative handling.