# Manual

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URL: https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/manual
Last updated: 2026-10-03

The Manual Trigger node starts a NocoDB workflow only when a user runs it.

The **Manual Trigger** starts a workflow only when a user runs it. It does not use data changes or schedules. Use it for testing or for one-time operations.

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<AskNocoAI>
  <Prompt>
    Build a workflow I can run by hand that [emails every customer with an unpaid invoice]
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Build a workflow I can run by hand that [sets Status to Archived on records older than 1 year]
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Build a workflow I can run by hand that [creates next month's tasks from Templates]
  </Prompt>
</AskNocoAI>

### Configuration

This trigger has no configuration.

### How it works

* The workflow does not run automatically.
* To start the workflow, click **Trigger Workflow** in the floating workflow action bar.
* The workflow runs one time for each manual start.

<img alt="Manual Trigger Execution" src={__img1} placeholder="blur" />

### Use cases

* Testing workflow logic
* One-off data updates
* Administrative or maintenance tasks

## Availability

* Available on NocoDB Cloud (all plans) and licensed on-premise deployments.

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## Related pages

- [Button clicked](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/button-clicked.md): Start a workflow when a user clicks a Run automation button on an interface page or record.
- [Scheduled](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/scheduled.md): The Scheduled Trigger runs a NocoDB workflow on a fixed schedule.
- [Record Created](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-created.md): Trigger workflows when new records are created in NocoDB.
- [Record Updated](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-updated.md): Trigger workflows when records are updated in NocoDB.
- [Record Deleted](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-deleted.md): Trigger workflows when records are deleted in NocoDB.
- [Record Matches Condition](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-matches-condition.md): Trigger workflows when records meet specific conditions in NocoDB.
- [Record Created via Specific Form](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-created-form.md): Trigger workflows when new records are created via a specific form in NocoDB.
- [Record Enters a View](https://nocodb.com/docs/workflows/nodes/trigger-nodes/record-enters-view.md): Trigger workflows when records enter a specific view in NocoDB.