# Pause automations after repeated failures

> Automations can pause after repeated configuration failures, so one broken rule does not keep consuming runs. See what changed in Sift AI and how it helps social care teams.

Canonical: https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-09-09-pause-automations-after-repeated-failures/
Last updated: 2026-09-09

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## Pause automations after repeated failures

Automations can pause after repeated configuration failures, so one broken rule does not keep consuming runs.

## What changed

- See when an automation has paused itself.
- Fix the configuration before turning the rule back on.

[Explore social care automation](https://www.getsift.ai/social-support/) [Learn about Sift workflows](https://docs.getsift.ai/docs/automate/workflows)

SIFT / AUTOMATIONS Automation

 **Safer runs** Stop, fix, continue

## More Automation updates

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### [More useful case macros](https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-10-19-more-useful-case-macros/)

### [Save agent answers in custom fields](https://www.getsift.ai/changelog/2026-10-15-save-agent-answers-in-custom-fields/)

October 15, 2026 Automation