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title: Actions
slug: /python/reference/calling/actions
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Actions represent asynchronous operations that can be performed on calls. Unlike synchronous methods, actions return immediately and provide an object you can use to monitor and control the operation.

## Available Actions

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  <Card title="ConnectAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/connect">
    Connect action for bridging calls
  </Card>

  <Card title="DetectAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/detect">
    Detect action for call detection
  </Card>

  <Card title="FaxAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/fax">
    Fax action for sending faxes
  </Card>

  <Card title="PlayAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/play">
    Play action for audio playback
  </Card>

  <Card title="PromptAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/prompt">
    Prompt action for collecting input
  </Card>

  <Card title="RecordAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/record">
    Record action for call recording
  </Card>

  <Card title="SendDigitsAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/send-digits">
    Send Digits action for DTMF tones
  </Card>

  <Card title="TapAction" href="/docs/server-sdk/v2/python/reference/calling/actions/tap">
    Tap action for media streaming
  </Card>
</CardGroup>