# Start Another Workflow extended

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/workflow-activities/another-workflow-ext/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/workflow-activities/another-workflow-ext/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity finds the list item by URL and runs a workflow as a specific user with custom association data.

![Start Another Workflow extended activity running a workflow on a list item URL as a specific user](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/start_another_workflow_extended_1.png)

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

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

***Note**: If the user is empty, the System Account will be used.*

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Start another workflow at **this list item URL**, named **this** with **default** association data. Run As **default** user.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this list item url | **Optional**. Full URL of the list item.; Examples:; http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents/MSOMS.pdf; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/1\_.000; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/DispForm.aspx?ID=1; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/EditForm.aspx?ID=1 |
| this | Name of the existing workflow to run. |
| default association data | **Optional**. The workflow association on which to base the new workflow instance. |
| default user | **Optional**. Workflow initiator’s login name. If empty, the System Account will be used. |