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# Testing a Flow

There are a couple of ways to test your workflow.

## Manual Run

You can manually trigger your workflow by using the `Run` button at the bottom left hand side of the Workflow Builder.

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The `Run history` tab will display previous test and live runs of the workflow.&#x20;

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## Live Execution

The `Live` button on the `Run history` will display all live executions of the workflow.

The recommended method for testing is to use a live execution. If your workflow is triggered off a certain event in ION, open up ION in a separate tab and initiate the event. For example, if you have a flow that this triggered when a purchase order is created, then every time you create a purchase order you will see an execution of the flow in the Workflow Builder.&#x20;

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You can click through each step to display the output and logs.


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