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Start list workflow

This activity starts list workflow on a chosen site.

Start list workflow activity in the SharePoint 2013 Workflow Designer

SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase

Start list workflow with the following name on current list on current list item on current site.

Parameters

Input parameters

ParameterDescriptionExample
The following nameWorkflow name which you want tostart on siteMy custom workflow
current listOptional. List name or id which you want to start workflow for. If empty current listwill be used.Full list url; Ex: http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents; Ex: http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve
current list itemOptional. List item or id which you want to start workflow for. If emptycurrent listFull list item url; Ex: http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents/MSOMS.pdf; Ex: http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/1_.000; Ex: http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/DispForm.aspx?ID=1; Ex:http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/EditForm.aspx?ID=1
item will beused.
current siteOptional.; Site where you want to start workflow. If empty current site url will be used.https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl;; [%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite

Example

Example of the Start list workflow activity configured with a workflow name, list and list item

Updated on August 12, 2026