# Create a workflow
✨ Want a head start? Use our **workflow templates library**: [Get started with workflow templates library](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/get-started-with-workflow-templates-library)
## Create and set up a workflow
### Create a workflow
1. In the **XFlow** dashboard, go to the **Workflow** section
2. Click **Create workflow** to start a new workflow.
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### **Define workflow name and trigger**
Enter a name and select a workflow trigger (**Product restock** or **New subscriber**) to set up your new workflow.
Learn more: [Understanding workflow triggers](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/understanding-workflow-triggers)
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### **Start creating a workflow**
Not sure how workflows work yet? Check out [How workflows work](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/how-workflows-work)
Click the plus () icon to add a **condition** or **action**, and build your workflow according to your needs.
Hover over the block to **change** or **delete** the workflow block.
Click the block and select **Edit description** to add a custom description for your workflow.
For a workflow condition, you can choose either the **True** or **False** branch to continue building the next actions.
### **Set up your workflow**
Select an available **action** or **condition** to define what happens in your workflow.
👉 Check out these articles to learn more about workflow conditions and actions:
* [Understanding workflow conditions](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/understanding-workflow-conditions)
* [Understanding workflow actions](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/understanding-workflow-actions)
### **Run your workflow**
Click **Save** and **Turn on workflow** to run the workflow you just created.
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### **Your workflow has been activated!**
You can check again in the Workflow dashboard; the **Active** button is now turned **green**, indicating that the workflow is enabled.
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## Best practices for creating workflows
**Pro Tip:**
* Start faster by using our **workflow template library** instead of building from scratch: [Get started with workflow templates library](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/get-started-with-workflow-templates-library)
* After setting up your workflow, don’t forget to test it to make sure it works as expected: [Test an email campaign](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/campaigns/test-an-email-campaign)
* Keep an eye on how your workflow runs: [Recent runs](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/manage-workflows#recent-runs)
* A well-designed workflow follows clear logic and helps you reach the right customers at the right moment, without unnecessary or missing steps: [Common mistakes when creating workflows](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/workflows-faqs/common-mistakes-when-creating-workflows)
## Related articles
Assign a workflow to your campaign
Email templates
Available triggers, actions, and conditions
Manage workflows
Workflows: FAQs