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title: Start Workflow Block
slug: neurons-for-itsm/admin-user-help/enu/latest/start-workflow-block
createdAt: 2026-07-14T19:16:25.273Z
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The **Start** workflow block starts the workflow when the trigger fires. The trigger event can be a condition, a scheduled action, or a call from another workflow process. The **Start** block is required. The first action in the workflow is to create a record within the business object.

*Start Workflow Block Properties*

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## Exit Ports

| Exit Port | Description                 |
| --------- | --------------------------- |
| OK        | Continue to the next block. |

## Properties

| Property    | Description                                                  |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Title       | A unique name for the workflow block.                        |
| Description | A summary description of the workflow or its starting point. |

## Actions

| Button | Action                 |
| ------ | ---------------------- |
| Save   | Commits your settings. |
| Cancel | Exits without saving.  |