> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 4. Run a Workflow Manually from the Directory Screen

> Learn how to run a workflow immediately from the Directory screen.

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## Workflow Execution Methods

Automation lets you run created workflows either automatically or manually. Choose the method that fits your operations.

| Method        | Timing                                                        | Details                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Automatic** | Contract start/end date: same day = 23:59, future date = 0:00 | Trigger conditions are evaluated when user information is registered or updated in the Directory. If conditions are met, the workflow is scheduled and added to the queue described in [5. How Automation Runs](/en/it-management/workflows/n2msl3q9um-admina-automation). |
| **Manual**    | Immediate                                                     | Run a workflow immediately from the Directory screen. (See [Run a Workflow Manually](#run-workflow-manually).)                                                                                                                                                             |

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  Run a Workflow Manually
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Follow these steps to run a workflow immediately from the Directory screen.

Note: Workflows run immediately and cannot be undone. Review the details before proceeding.

1. In the directory list, click the **︙** (three-dot menu) to the right of the target user, then click **Run Workflow**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/moneyforwardi/5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ/images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-00.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ&q=85&s=c0985048c6a8e6811d0f2b887d7551d9" alt="Run Workflow menu in the directory list" width="610" height="112" data-path="images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-00.png" />

2. On the "Run Workflow" screen, select the workflow you want to run from the **Select Workflow** dropdown menu.

   Note: Before running a workflow, complete steps ① through ③ described in [How Automation Runs](/en/it-management/workflows/n2msl3q9um-admina-automation).

   Note: Confirm the workflow name registered under Automation > **Automation** tab > **Automation Name** in advance.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/moneyforwardi/5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ/images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-32.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ&q=85&s=c1e295e8163446746ee4192c9cb7304a" alt="Workflow selection dropdown" width="660" height="596" data-path="images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-32.png" />

3. Review your selection on the "Run Workflow" screen, then click **Run Now** to start processing immediately.
   Note: Once a workflow runs, it cannot be cancelled from the system. Verify the details before running the workflow.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/moneyforwardi/5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ/images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-54.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5aO90x6f2w9Vx4XQ&q=85&s=f2c6adc22417c14ea858704528cc8c07" alt="Run Now confirmation screen" width="650" height="798" data-path="images/it-management/1m4dk48wa6/2026-02-10-22-36-54.png" />
