# Configure Workflow Trigger

# Define the Start Node

Follow these steps to configure the trigger that will initiate your workflow.

A workflow begins with the Start Node. The Start Node is an essential component that defines how a workflow is initiated

• On the canvas, locate the default Start component and click the '+' icon to open its Configuration Panel.

• Within this panel, you must choose one of the following Trigger Types to initiate the workflow:

  • Manual/API Trigger: Select this option to start the workflow on-demand from the Governance tab or programmatically via an API call. You can optionally define input variables (e.g., string, file) that must be provided during execution.

  • Event-Driven Trigger: Select this option to have the workflow start automatically in response to a specific event. You must complete the required configurations for the selected event source (e.g., an Email Trigger will require a Connection and a Folder path).

• Once the trigger is configured, it is saved as the first component on the workflow canvas.