# Start another workflow

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/workflow-actions/start-another-workflow/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/workflow-actions/start-another-workflow/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation App
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity finds the list item by ID and runs workflow.

![Start another workflow activity that finds a list item by ID and runs a workflow in Virto SharePoint](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/start_another_workflow_1.jpg)

**Note:**If list item parameter is empty, current list item will be used.

**Note:**If workflow association is empty, default will be used.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Start SharePoint 2013 list workflow in this list on this item, named this

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| this list | Title or Url of chosen list. Ifthe value field is empty, current list will be used. | Tasks[%Workflow Context:List Name%]/Lists/ Tasks |
|  |  |  |
| this item | Item ID. If the value field is empty, current item ID will be used. | [%Variable:ItemID%], Current Item:ID |
| this | Workflow Identifier | Name of existing workflow to run |
| SiteURL (optional) | The URL of a source SharePoint site. If the valuefield is empty, current site will be used. | https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl;[%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |


Example

![Example of the Start another workflow activity configured with list, item, and workflow identifier in a Virto workflow](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/start_another_workflow_2.png)