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title: How do I activate workflows in snapAddy DataAgents?
description: "Activate or pause workflows in snapAddy DataAgents: steps in the three-dot menu plus notes on the limit of active workflows."
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# How do I activate workflows in snapAddy DataAgents?

## You activate workflows in snapAddy DataAgents from the three-dot menu of the workflow. The number of workflows that can be active at the same time depends on your DataAgents package.

### ow do I activate a workflow?

You activate a workflow in snapAddy DataAgents from the workflow list. Use the three-dot menu and select **Activate**. The workflow then processes incoming data.

1. In snapAddy, open [DataAgents](https://app.snapaddy.com/data-agents/workflows).
2. In the left navigation, click **Workflows**.

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1. For the applicable workflow, click the three-dot menu on the right.
2. Select **Activate**.

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Above the workflow list, the label next to **Workflows** shows the number of active workflows. A play symbol on the workflow icon in the list marks each active workflow.

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### How do I pause an active workflow?

You pause an active workflow from the same three-dot menu. Select **Pause**. A paused workflow does not process data. The configuration stays available and you can resume the workflow later.

1. For the active workflow, click the three-dot menu on the right.
2. Select **Pause**.

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### How many workflows can I have active at the same time?

The number of workflows that can be active at the same time depends on your DataAgents license type. Core allows 2 active workflows. Business allows 4. Enterprise allows an unlimited number. The label above the workflow list shows how many workflows are active.

| **DataAgents license type** | **Number of active workflows** |
| --- | --- |
| Core | 2 |
| Business | 4 |
| Enterprise | unlimited |

You can select **Activate** at any time. If you reach the limit of active workflows, the dialog **Maximum number of active workflows reached** opens. The dialog shows the counter of your license type, for example **4/4**. It also lists the active workflows. You must deactivate one of these workflows.

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1. Close the dialog.
2. Pause one of the listed workflows from its three-dot menu.
3. Activate the applicable workflow again.

If you need more active workflows, the sales team gives advice on the DataAgents packages. Call +49 931 466 212 00 or write to [sales@snapaddy.com](mailto:sales@snapaddy.com).

### Which questions commonly come up next?

#### How do event-based workflows work in snapAddy?

Event-based workflows start from an external event, for example an incoming email, a web form submission, or a scanned business card. For more information, see [How do event-based Workflows work in snapAddy?](https://portal.snapaddy.com/knowledge/what-are-workflows-and-how-do-they-work?hsLang=en)

#### How do continuous workflows work in snapAddy DataAgents?

Continuous workflows process all records of a CRM entity type and update them automatically. For more information, see [How do continuous workflows in snapAddy DataAgents work?](https://portal.snapaddy.com/knowledge/how-do-continuous-workflows-in-snapaddy-dataquality-work?hsLang=en)

#### How do I trigger a workflow through the API?

You trigger an event-based workflow with an HTTP call to the snapAddy API. For more information, see [How do I trigger a workflow in snapAddy DataAgents via the API?](https://portal.snapaddy.com/knowledge/how-do-i-trigger-a-workflow-in-snapaddy-dataagents-via-the-api?hsLang=en)

If you have more questions, feel free to contact our support under [support@snapaddy.com](mailto:support@snapaddy.com) or your Customer Success Manager.

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