# Frequently asked questions

> Short answers to the questions that come up most often.

## Do I need to know how to code?

No. You describe what you want in plain language, and the builder writes the code. Knowing a little helps when you want to fine-tune something.

## Is this another vibe-coding tool?

No. Automo is AI-assisted engineering: builds run through [Automated QA](/build/automated-qa), [Security scanning](/build/security-scanning) and [Guardrails](/build/guardrails) before they ship, with an audit trail behind every merge and human review on serious changes.

## What do I actually own?

The code. Automo generates standard React, TypeScript and Tailwind, with no proprietary runtime. You can export the full repository to your own GitHub at any time.

## Can Automo work with our existing codebase?

Yes, through [Custom sandboxes](/build/custom-sandboxes) for Rails, Java, Go, Python, Node and multi-process backends.

## Where does our data live?

By default in your choice of US, EU or APAC regions. Private VPC and on-prem options exist for organisations that need them. See [Deploy anywhere](/publish/deploy-anywhere).

## How much does it cost?

See the [Pricing page](https://automo.build/pricing) for current plans. Individual builders can start with credits.

## What happens if I run out of credits?

Building pauses until you have more. See [How credits work](/plans/how-credits-work).

## Can several people work on the same project?

Yes. Invite them to the workspace with a role, then agree who is driving each area of work. See [Inviting your team](/collaborate/inviting-your-team).

## Can I use my own domain?

Yes. Add the domain and create the DNS records you are given. See [Custom domains](/publish/custom-domains).

## Can I edit the code by hand?

Yes. See [Editing files directly](/build/editing-files).

## How do I undo a change?

Say "undo that" for the last change, or go back to an earlier version. See [Versions and restore](/build/versions-and-restore).

## Does restoring a version restore my data?

No. Versions cover code and structure. Database records, uploaded files and sent emails are not rolled back. Back up before destructive changes to live data.

## Why does the preview look different from the live app?

Usually because there are unpublished changes. Publish if the preview is what you want.

## Is there an API?

You can build endpoints inside a project for other systems to call, and connect webhooks for events. See [Connecting other tools](/connect/connecting-other-tools).

## What if something is broken right now?

Check the [status page](https://status.automo.build) first. If everything is operational, ask in the chat, or use [Doctor](/publish/doctor) for problems on the live app. See also [Troubleshooting](/guides/troubleshooting).

## How do I get help from a person?

Contact your workspace owner for access and billing questions. For anything else, [contact Automo](https://automo.build/contact) with the project name and what you expected to happen.