# Starting a New Workflow

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-status-monitor/usage/starting-a-new-workflow/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-status-monitor/usage/starting-a-new-workflow/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


To start a new workflow with Virto SharePoint Workflow Status Monitor, use “Start a New Workflow” button.

![Start a New Workflow button in Virto SharePoint Workflow Status Monitor](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/start-a-new-workflow.png)

Now you have to fill out all the required fields in the “Start New Workflow” window.

![Start New Workflow window for choosing a list and selecting which items to process](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/start-a-new-workflow-2-1024x585.png)

First, choose the list to pull data from. Then select the list items the workflow will process:

- **All items in the list;**
- **Items from List View**;
- **Single list Item**;
- Or **Items selected by CAML query**.

Next, select a workflow from the list and, optionally, specify the event data.

![Selecting a workflow and specifying optional event data in the Start New Workflow window](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/start-a-new-workflow-3.png)

When you’ve completed all required fields, click **OK** to save the new workflow.