# Automation & Permissions Borrow automates the technical steps involved in completing a bitcoin-backed loan so you do not need to manage multiple wallets, networks, or smart-contract interactions yourself. These automated steps always require your explicit approval. #### What Borrow automates To complete a loan, Borrow may automate certain operational tasks such as: * preparing your BTC collateral for the selected lender * supplying the collateral on your behalf * delivering stablecoins to your wallet once the loan is finalized These steps are shown clearly as they occur. *** #### Permissions you approve Before Borrow performs an automated step, you will be asked to approve the specific action. These permissions: * apply only to the loan you have chosen * do not allow Borrow to access unrelated assets in your wallet Borrow cannot execute any action without your confirmation. *** #### What Borrow cannot do There are important limits to what Borrow is able to access or automate: * Borrow cannot withdraw assets from your wallet outside the approved loan operations * Borrow cannot alter your collateral or loan terms without your involvement * Borrow cannot access personal information beyond your email address * Borrow cannot intervene in a loan held by a custodial lender All actions rely on user approval and lender rules. *** #### Visibility and transparency Throughout the process, the Borrow interface shows: * which step is being performed * what action is about to occur * when a permission is required * when collateral has been supplied and when stablecoins have arrived This ensures you always understand what is happening behind the scenes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.satsterminal.com/borrow/security-and-risk/automation-and-permissions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.