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title: "Redirect a Workflow"
slug: "redirect-a-workflow"
updated: 2025-12-23T15:52:31Z
published: 2025-12-23T15:52:31Z
canonical: "docs.unqork.io/redirect-a-workflow"
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# Redirect a Workflow

You can **redirect a workflow** to other [nodes](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/how-to-guide-workflow-builder-node-library), [workflows](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/introduction-to-workflow), or URLs depending on the data they collect. Redirecting a workflow to another workflow can carry the current submission data to the next workflow.

There are three ways to redirect workflows in Unqork:

- **Button component**: The **Workflow** Action Type redirects an end-user to a previous part of the workflow.
- **Handoff Node**: Redirects to another workflow with the option of continuing the submission data.
- **Workflow Settings**: Redirect a workflow to modules, URLs, or other workflows using the Save and Exit navigation button. Redirecting to another workflow transfers the record data with it.

The success of your redirection depends on how you set up your workflow sequence. If your workflow uses unidirectional [links](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/workflow-links), it might prevent it from progressing outside a linked path. Determine whether your workflow avoids using unidirectional links to your handoffs or redirection buttons.

## Redirecting Workflows Using a Button Component

A [Button](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/button-component) component can only redirect end-users to a previous step in the workflow.

### Enable Sequential Navigation

Sequential Navigation lets Button components redirect a workflow to a previous node.

To enable Sequential Navigation:

1. Open your workflow in the Workflow Builder.
2. At the top right of the Workflow Builder, click the ![ellipsisButtonDummy.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/ellipsisButtonDummy.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D) **(ellipsis)** button.
3. Select **Settings**.

[![A static image displaying the Settings option in the workflow.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Settings%20for%20Sequential%20Navigation.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Workflow%20Redirect%20WFSettings.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)
4. Set **Make Sequential Navigation Clickable** to ![checked](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Checked_Box(10).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D) (checked).

![A static image displaying the Sequential Navigation Control in Workflow.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Make%20Sequential%20Navigation%20Clickable.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)
5. Click **Save…**.
6. Click **Save**.

### Configure the Button Component

To redirect your workflow with a Button component:

> [!NOTE]
> These instructions assume you have a completed workflow with a module linked to a [Task](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/task-node) node.

1. Select your **Task** node.
2. Open the module that redirects your workflow.
3. In the Module Builder, drag and drop a **Button** component onto your canvas.
4. Set the **Element Type** to **Workflow**.
5. Set the **Action Type** to **Go to**.
6. In the **Step Path** field, enter the **Path** of the workflow node where you want to redirect the end-user.

> [!NOTE]
> You can find a Workflow node's path in the node Settings menu. Remember, this Button component can only redirect to previous workflow steps.

[![A static image displaying the btnPrev Button component's Actions settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Redirect%20Using%20a%20Button.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Workflow%20Redirect%20ButtonRedirect.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)

> [!TIP]
> To learn more about using the Button component, view our [Button Component](/v1/docs/button-component) article.

## Redirecting Workflows Using a Handoff Node

In Unqork, a handoff occurs when a process redirects the current workflow to another workflow's entry point. To achieve a handoff in your workflow, you'll use a [Handoff](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/handoff-node) node.

### Redirect Using Handoff Nodes

To complete your workflow, you must create an ending point. Instead of ending your workflow with an [End](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/end-node) node, you can execute a handoff redirection. Add a **Handoff** node to your workflow to achieve this task. When end-users reach this point in your workflow, they're redirected to another workflow. In the node's Settings menu, you can select the workflow where you want end-users to redirect. You can also select which node in that workflow the end-user will begin on.

1. Drag and drop a **Handoff** node into the **Authenticated** swimlane.
2. Click **Edit****.**
3. In the **Choose Workflow To Handoff To** field, enter or select a workflow.
4. In the **Choose Node To Start From** field, enter or select a Start node.

[![A static image displaying the Edit Handoff Event settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Handoff%20node.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Workflow%20Redirect%20HandoffExample.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)
5. Connect the output port (right) of the previous node to the input port (left) of the **Handoff** node.
6. Click **Save.**…
7. Click **Save**.

### Redirect Using the Workflow Settings Page

If your workflow supports saving and exiting from an end-user Task node, you can set up the **Save and Exit button** in workflow settings to redirect to modules, URLs, or handoff to other workflows.

> [!NOTE]
> When handing off to a different workflow, the workflow you redirect to determines the State Management rules. So, your handoff settings from your first workflow will not carry over.

![A static image displaying the Save and Exit setting.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Save%20and%20Exit%20Settings.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D)

To redirect using the Workflow Settings page:

1. At the top right of the Workflow Builder, click the ![ellipsisButtonDummy.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/ellipsisButtonDummy.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D) **(ellipsis)** button.
2. Set **Enable Save and Exit Button** to ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/toggle_ON(10).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A17Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Mw6DTa92LLQLa4uKK8Fo0HmUojxdgw0AjCGLFaLkVVg%3D) **(ON)**.
3. From the **Save and Exit Handoff Type** drop-down, select a handoff type.
4. In the **Save and Exit Handoff** field, enter the module, workflow, or URL where you'll hand off.

> [!NOTE]
> Depending on the Handoff Type you choose, different Save and Exit Handoff options display.
5. Click **Save…**.
6. Click **Save**.

> [!TIP]
> To learn more about the Workflow Builder settings, view our [Workflow Settings](https://docs.unqork.io/docs/workflow-settings) article.

A URL (uniform resource locator) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. Also known as a web address.

Also known as Record Data. Submission data consists of information saved by Unqork components. View submission data by using the angular command, or in Record Collections.

End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product.