# Create a workflow

A workflow is a collection of nodes connected together to automate a process.

## Create a workflow

In the portal's [Workflow](https://portal.transmitsecurity.io/workflows/overview) section, click on **Add Workflow** to open the builder. Select **Add first step...** in the center of the page to open the node panel and add a trigger node.

## Run workflows manually

You may need to run your workflow manually when building and testing, or if it lacks a trigger node. To run it manually, select **Test Workflow** at the bottom center of the page.

## Run workflows automatically

Workflows run automatically only when enabled. All new workflows are disabled by default and can only be enabled if they start with a trigger node. Once enabled, a workflow runs whenever its trigger conditions are met. Workflows without a trigger node cannot be enabled and must be run manually.

To activate or deactivate your workflow, open it and toggle **Disable** / **Enable**.