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name: Never use "new" as automation ID
description: Creating HA automations via API with id "new" overwrites existing automations that also have id "new"
type: feedback
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When creating automations via `POST /api/config/automation/config/new`, HA assigns the literal ID "new". If you create a second automation the same way, it overwrites the first.

**Why:** The bird waterer automation got overwritten by the hail automation because both had id "new".

**How to apply:** Always use a unique numeric ID (e.g., timestamp-based like `1712800000001`) when creating automations via the REST API. After creating with `/new`, immediately re-save with a proper ID and delete the "new" entry.