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Workflows

Updated May 5, 2026

Overview

Workflows allow you to automate complex business processes by connecting multiple actions and triggers. Create automated sequences that save time and ensure consistency.

Features

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Multiple trigger types
  • Action nodes
  • Conditional logic
  • Template library
  • Workflow execution tracking
  • Error handling

Accessing Workflows

Navigate to Workflows from the main menu.

Creating a Workflow

From Template

  • Click New Workflow
  • Choose From Template
  • Browse workflow templates
  • Select a template
  • Customize as needed
  • Save workflow

From Scratch

  • Click New Workflow
  • Choose Build from Scratch
  • Start with a blank workflow
  • Add triggers and actions
  • Connect nodes
  • Configure settings
  • Save workflow

Workflow Builder

Interface

  • Canvas: Visual workflow design area
  • Node Palette: Available nodes to add
  • Properties Panel: Configure selected node
  • Toolbar: Save, test, and execute options

Adding Nodes

  • Drag nodes from palette
  • Drop onto canvas
  • Configure node properties
  • Connect to other nodes

Node Types

Triggers

  • Manual Trigger: Start workflow manually
  • Schedule Trigger: Run on schedule
  • Event Trigger: Triggered by events
  • Webhook Trigger: External webhook

Actions

  • Send Email: Send email action
  • Create Contact: Add contact
  • Update Contact: Modify contact
  • Create Campaign: Start campaign
  • Web Request: HTTP request
  • Data Transform: Transform data
  • Condition: Conditional logic
  • Delay: Wait period
  • Notification: Send notification

Logic

  • If/Then: Conditional branching
  • Switch: Multiple conditions
  • Loop: Repeat actions
  • Merge: Combine paths

Connecting Nodes

  • Click output port of a node
  • Drag to input port of another node
  • Connection is created
  • Data flows through connection

Configuring Nodes

  • Click on a node
  • Properties panel opens
  • Configure node settings:
  • Input parameters
  • Output mapping
  • Conditions
  • Error handling
  • Save configuration

Workflow Templates

Available Templates

  • Welcome Email Sequence: Automated welcome emails
  • Lead Nurture: Nurture leads over time
  • Follow-up Campaign: Automated follow-ups
  • Contact Enrichment: Enrich contact data
  • Data Sync: Sync data between systems

Using Templates

  • Select a template
  • Review workflow structure
  • Customize for your needs
  • Update node configurations
  • Save as new workflow

Workflow Execution

Manual Execution

  • Open workflow
  • Click Execute button
  • Provide input data if needed
  • Workflow runs
  • View execution results

Scheduled Execution

  • Add Schedule Trigger
  • Configure schedule:
  • Daily, weekly, monthly
  • Specific times
  • Timezone
  • Workflow runs automatically
  • View execution history

Event-Triggered Execution

  • Add Event Trigger
  • Select event type
  • Configure event conditions
  • Workflow runs when event occurs

Workflow Status

Workflows can be:

  • Active: Enabled and running
  • Inactive: Disabled
  • Draft: Not yet activated
  • Error: Has errors

Activating Workflows

  • Open workflow
  • Click Activate button
  • Workflow becomes active
  • Starts executing based on triggers

Deactivating Workflows

  • Click Deactivate button
  • Workflow stops executing
  • Can be reactivated later

Execution History

Viewing Executions

  • Open workflow
  • Go to Executions tab
  • View execution history:
  • Execution date/time
  • Status (success/failed)
  • Duration
  • Input/output data

Execution Details

Click on execution to view:

  • Execution timeline
  • Node execution status
  • Data at each step
  • Errors if any
  • Performance metrics

Workflow Management

Editing Workflows

  • Open workflow
  • Click Edit
  • Modify workflow structure
  • Update node configurations
  • Save changes

Duplicating Workflows

  • Click Duplicate button
  • Workflow is copied
  • Edit as needed
  • Save as new workflow

Deleting Workflows

  • Click Delete button
  • Confirm deletion
  • Workflow is removed

Search and Filters

Search Workflows

  • Search by name
  • Search by description
  • Filter by status
  • Filter by template type

Sort Options

  • Latest updated
  • Oldest first
  • Name (A-Z)
  • Name (Z-A)

Workflow Best Practices

  • Start Simple: Begin with basic workflows
  • Test First: Test workflows before activating
  • Use Templates: Start from templates when possible
  • Document: Add descriptions to workflows
  • Monitor: Check execution history regularly
  • Error Handling: Add error handling nodes
  • Optimize: Remove unnecessary nodes

Troubleshooting

Workflow Not Executing

  • Check workflow is active
  • Verify triggers are configured
  • Check execution history for errors
  • Review node configurations

Execution Errors

  • Check error messages in execution details
  • Verify input data format
  • Check node configurations
  • Review data connections

Performance Issues

  • Optimize workflow structure
  • Remove unnecessary nodes
  • Check data volume
  • Review execution times

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Automate your business processes with powerful workflows that save time and ensure consistency.

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