## How do I transfer my data for an automation?

Automated campaigns are set up differently to single mailings. We support many options for powering your automations:

- Use a Marketing Cloud? Check out: [Emarsys](http://help.optilyz.com/en/support/solutions/articles/43000491304-emarsys), [Salesforce](http://help.optilyz.com/en/support/solutions/articles/43000492117-salesforce-marketing-cloud), and [CrossEngage](http://help.optilyz.com/en/support/solutions/articles/43000499317-crossengage).
- You can also connect via our API: see our [documentation](/content/doc/api/index.html).
- The simplest way to get started is via SFTP or S3. Learn more about setting up a remote connection [here](http://help.optilyz.com/en/support/solutions/folders/43000551917).

Each data source offers a different approach to mapping your data to optilyz. It is very important to pay attention to, and to test, your mapping setup as this is where most automations experience complications.