# Start site workflow

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/admin-actions/start-site-workflow/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/admin-actions/start-site-workflow/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity starts site workflow on a chosen site.

![Start site workflow activity in the SharePoint 2013 Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/start_site_workflow_sharepoint_2013_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Start site workflow with the following name on current site.

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| The following name | Workflow name which you want tostart on site |  |
| current site | **Optional.** Site where you want tostart | https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl; [%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |
|  | workflow. If empty current site url will beused. |  |


Example

![Example of the Start site workflow activity configured with a workflow name on the current site](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/start_site_workflow_sharepoint_2013_2.png)