Learn how to use triggers to automatically run workflows
Triggers are the first step in building a workflow. They determine when and how your workflow should run.
Think of triggers as the “when” of your workflow - they define the conditions or events that will cause your workflow to execute.
When building a workflow in the Workflows Builder, selecting a trigger is always the first step. The trigger you choose will determine what data is available to subsequent steps in your workflow and how the workflow can be initiated.
To create a trigger, click the “Add Trigger” button in the bottom left corner of the Workflows Builder and select the type of trigger you want to create.
Manual triggers allow you to run workflows on-demand through:
This is ideal for:
Manual triggers allow you to configure an optional set of input parameters.
Schedule triggers let you run workflows automatically at specified intervals using cron expressions. For example:
0 * * * *
0 0 * * *
0 9 * * 1
This is perfect for:
If you’re not familiar with cron expressions, you can use the Cronify tool to help. It converts natural language (like “every Monday at 9am”) into the correct cron expression format.
Event triggers automatically run workflows in response to external events from integrated platforms:
Event triggers are ideal for:
Triggers won’t be activated until you publish your workflow. Any changes you make to triggers will require republishing the workflow to take effect.
Learn how to use triggers to automatically run workflows
Triggers are the first step in building a workflow. They determine when and how your workflow should run.
Think of triggers as the “when” of your workflow - they define the conditions or events that will cause your workflow to execute.
When building a workflow in the Workflows Builder, selecting a trigger is always the first step. The trigger you choose will determine what data is available to subsequent steps in your workflow and how the workflow can be initiated.
To create a trigger, click the “Add Trigger” button in the bottom left corner of the Workflows Builder and select the type of trigger you want to create.
Manual triggers allow you to run workflows on-demand through:
This is ideal for:
Manual triggers allow you to configure an optional set of input parameters.
Schedule triggers let you run workflows automatically at specified intervals using cron expressions. For example:
0 * * * *
0 0 * * *
0 9 * * 1
This is perfect for:
If you’re not familiar with cron expressions, you can use the Cronify tool to help. It converts natural language (like “every Monday at 9am”) into the correct cron expression format.
Event triggers automatically run workflows in response to external events from integrated platforms:
Event triggers are ideal for:
Triggers won’t be activated until you publish your workflow. Any changes you make to triggers will require republishing the workflow to take effect.