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# Adding or removing labels in an automation

> Automatically assign one or more labels to a subscriber during an automation, or remove them instead.

Drag this action to the point in your automation where a subscriber should be given a [label](/labels) or have one removed. The action takes place as soon as the subscriber reaches the block.

You can configure three things in this action:

| Setting                 | What you choose                                                                            |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| List                    | The list the subscriber must come from. You select this from a drop-down list.             |
| What do you want to do? | Whether you want to add or remove labels.                                                  |
| Which labels?           | The labels you want to add or remove. You can choose from the existing labels in the list. |

You cannot create new labels here. You can create them in advance in the list itself, via Subscribers → your list → Labels.

Depending on [the starting point](/de-startmomenten-van-een-automation), a subscriber in an automation can come from different lists. If the subscriber comes from a list other than the one you select here, this action is ignored. If you want to add or remove labels for multiple lists, you can place a separate action for each list.

If you want an automation to start at the moment someone is given a label, do not choose this action, but the ‘Add label’ starting point instead. You can read how to place and order actions in an automation in [Start your first automation](/hoe-maak-ik-een-automation).

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