How do I start running an automation?

How do I schedule and start running an automation?

You can start an automation from the canvas after it passes validation. The screenshots you shared show the three stages: building the flow, saving to validate, and (post-validation) the Run now button.

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  1. Build your workflow on the canvas using nodes from Triggers, Actions, and Conditions. 
  2. Click Validate at the bottom-right.
    • On the Save before validation popup, enter a Name, Description, optional Detailed description, and Tags.
    • Click Validate to check for errors.
  3. After validation succeeds, the canvas shows two options at the bottom:
    • Run now — start the automation immediately.
    • Schedule — configure a start time/recurrence and save.
  4. If you chose Run now, the status changes to running and the flow begins from the Start node.
  • The Run now button appears only after the automation is validated.
  • If validation fails or Run now is disabled, fix the highlighted node errors, save, and validate again.
  • Use Schedule when you want the automation to start at a specific time instead of immediately.

What if...

ScenarioSolution
I click Validate but see errorsFix the flagged nodes/inputs, save, and validate again. Run now appears only after a successful validation.
I want it to start later (not immediately)Choose Schedule, set timing/recurrence, and save.

Last updated: 22 Dec 2025

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