---
title: Workflow Studio flows, subflows, and actions
description: Create and manage flows, subflows, and actions from Workflow Studio.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/workflow-studio-flows-subflows-and-actions-landing.html
release: australia
product: Workflow Studio
classification: workflow-studio
topic_type: reference
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 2
breadcrumb: [Workflow Studio, Build workflows]
---

# Workflow Studio flows, subflows, and actions

Create and manage flows, subflows, and actions from Workflow Studio.

\[Omitted video\] Description: Overview of flows in Workflow Studio

This video provides an overview of flows, which are automated workflows that run when a set of trigger conditions occur.

## Get started

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[Explore flows\[Omitted image "bus-explore.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of Workflow Studio flows, their components, and benefits](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/exploring-flows.md)

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[Explore subflows\[Omitted image "bus-explore.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of Workflow Studio subflows, their components, and benefits](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/exploring-subflows.md)

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[Explore actions\[Omitted image "bus-explore.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of Workflow Studio actions, their components, and benefits](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/exploring-actions.md)

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[Configure\[Omitted image "bus-sdlc.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of configuring flows in ServiceNow Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/configuring-flow-designer.md)

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[Integrate\[Omitted image "bus-integration-and-apis.svg"\] Alt text:Expand Workflow Studio capabilities](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/flow-designer-integrations.md)

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[Reference\[Omitted image "bus-learn.svg"\] Alt text:Get details about Workflow Studio flow components like actions, flow logic, and properties](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/flow-designer-reference.md)

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[Building flows\[Omitted image "bus-workflow.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of building flows by using ServiceNow Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/flows.md)

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[Building subflows\[Omitted image "bus-workflow.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of building subflows by using ServiceNow Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/subflows.md)

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[Building actions\[Omitted image "bus-workflow.svg"\] Alt text:Overview of building actions by using ServiceNow Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/actions.md)

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Helpful resources

Some ServiceNow resources that can provide you with helpful information are:

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-community.svg"\]ServiceNow Community**

    Connect with fellow ServiceNow professionals and share intelligent approval best practices at [ServiceNow Community](https://community.servicenow.com/community)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-dev-portal.svg"\] Developer**

    Build custom approval integrations and explore APIs at [developer.servicenow.com](https://developer.servicenow.com/)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-impact.svg"\] Impact**

    Accelerate ROI and amplify your experience at [http://impact.servicenow.com](http://impact.servicenow.com)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-learning.svg"\] ServiceNow University**

    Build skills with instructor-led and online training on AI-powered approvals at [ServiceNow University](https://learning.servicenow.com/now/lxp/home)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon.svg"\] General guidelines**

    [Best Practices](https://mynow.servicenow.com/now/best-practices/home)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-partner.svg"\] Partner**

    Grow your business by taking advantage of promotions, news, and marketing tools at [https://www.servicenow.com/partners.html](https://www.servicenow.com/partners.html)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon.svg"\] ServiceNow**

    Learn more about ServiceNow products and solutions at [http://servicenow.com](http://servicenow.com)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-store.svg"\] ServiceNow Store**

    Download certified apps and integrations that complement the ServiceNow platform at [http://servicenow.com](http://servicenow.com)

-   **\[Omitted image "dcx-icon-support.svg"\] Support**
    -   Access advice on managing your instances, access self-help, and get technical support at [https://support.servicenow.com/now](https://support.servicenow.com/now)
    -   Learn more about specific known errors, along with workarounds if any, from [Known Error Portal](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=known_error_portal)
-   **\[Omitted image "bus-video-play.svg"\] Alt text: Video**

    Workflow Studio flows. Watch [Overview of flows in Workflow Studio](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1007933352?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479).