These two actions are useful both for testing and for day-to-day workflow management when timing flexibility is important.
1. Skip this node for a record
Available directly on active records inside a workflow.
Lets you bypass a specific workflow node for one record.
Once skipped, the record moves forward immediately, and the active records count updates.
Example: If a workflow includes a 20-minute delay, but you want a record to progress right away, you can skip it for that record only.
2. Run now
Found next to the workflow’s settings.
Overrides the normal start time and queues the workflow to run immediately.
Example: If you’ve just updated a workflow and want to see it run straight away, or if you need to trigger urgent communications without waiting for the next scheduled run.
When to use these actions:
Testing new triggers, filters, or updates without waiting for scheduled runs.
Operational flexibility, like fast-tracking a single record or running a workflow immediately in response to business needs.
These options put you in control of timing — letting you decide when workflows should act, rather than always waiting for the default schedule or delays.