To create a new flow in Salesforce, navigate to your Setup, search for "Flows" in the Quick Find box, and then click the "New Flow" button.
Salesforce Flows are powerful automation tools that allow you to build complex business processes, automate data updates, and guide users through screens without writing code. Creating a new flow is the fundamental step towards automating tasks and enhancing productivity within your Salesforce organization.
Steps to Create a New Salesforce Flow
Follow these simple steps to initiate a new flow in your Salesforce environment:
- Navigate to Setup: From any page in Salesforce, click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner and select Setup. This action will direct you to the Salesforce Setup home page.
- Access Flows: In the Quick Find box, conveniently located on the left sidebar of the Setup page, type "Flows."
- Select and Create: From the search results that appear below the Quick Find box, click on Flows. This action will lead you to the Flows management page. On this page, locate and click the New Flow button, which is typically found in the top right corner.
After clicking "New Flow," you will be prompted to choose the type of flow you want to create, such as a Screen Flow, Record-Triggered Flow, or Schedule-Triggered Flow. Once you've selected a type, you can begin designing your automation using the intuitive Flow Builder interface.