# Manual Trigger

Trigger a workflow manually.

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The Manual Trigger node enables you to start a workflow manually. This is especially handy for testing purposes or when you prefer to avoid automatic execution.

A trigger is required for every workflow to run. Generally, workflows start with a trigger node that responds to an external event or follows a set schedule using the [Schedule Trigger](https://doc.suger.io/workflow/schedule-trigger).

## Operations

This node has no parameters. Just put it at the beginning of the workflow to trigger it manually.

<img src="/img/workflow/manual-trigger/node.png" alt="Manual Trigger node at the start of a workflow" style="max-width:320px;width:100%;display:inline;margin:0 auto;box-shadow:5px 5px 5px #eee" />
