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title: For Engineers
slug: for-engineers
createdAt: 2026-01-22T03:32:08.386Z
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## For Engineers who implement and run Activate Identity Automation Platform

Practical guidance for configuring, extending, and operating the Activate platform in real environments.

[Introduction to setting up Activate](docId:6Jbw1x5N-J-rCaATe2UDh) 

### Getting Up and Running

Whether you are standing up a new environment or taking over an existing one, this page helps you move from setup to steady state.

You’ll find clear guidance on environment preparation, configuration, and common implementation patterns.

## What You Can Do With Activate

### [Configure and Customise](docId\:wvsO97oO-EdyQh-Qpldwx)

Build and adapt forms, workflows, and approval paths to match real business processes.

### [Manual Provisioning - Order Process](docId:0EW0fKizLnFSnfxfmdDtv)

Implement provisioning, de-provisioning, and access changes using native automation rather than custom scripts.

### [Extend the Platform](https://www.activateiam.com/platformextensions)

Use scripting and integrations to support complex or organisation-specific requirements.

### [Security](docId\:i6OYTCpxbi3qLVnPdvtJH)

Apply security controls, manage access, and support audits with confidence.

### [Upgrading to V8](docId\:VoH0PLLdAfYAA6FPmIrqJ)

Understand release changes, manage upgrades, and keep environments stable over time.

## Built for Engineers

The guidance here reflects how Activate is actually operated:

- In hybrid environments 
- Alongside ITSM and HR systems 
- Under security and compliance constraints 
- Through upgrades and organisational change 

## Learn at Your Own Pace

This content is designed to support:

- Initial implementation 
- Ongoing operations 
- Deeper mastery over time