> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anyreach.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Testing workflows

> Run a workflow manually with specific input to validate behavior before deploying.

You can run any workflow at any time using the **Run Workflow** modal. This lets you test with real or simulated data before deploying.

## Opening the Run Workflow modal

Click either the **Send icon** or the **Play icon** in the top bar of the builder.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anyreach/H7de0CJCTkbxSIQS/images/workflows/run-workflow-header.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=H7de0CJCTkbxSIQS&q=85&s=14439c58257308888c73742c9699b447" alt="Run Workflow modal" width="1372" height="180" data-path="images/workflows/run-workflow-header.png" />
</Frame>

## Run Workflow options

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anyreach/H7de0CJCTkbxSIQS/images/workflows/run-workflow-modal.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=H7de0CJCTkbxSIQS&q=85&s=6947b430fc4b6e40f51ae89b01debe2d" alt="Run Workflow modal" width="3200" height="1934" data-path="images/workflows/run-workflow-modal.png" />
</Frame>

| Field             | Description                                                                                  |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Starting Step** | Choose which step to begin execution from. Defaults to the first step (usually the Trigger). |
| **Conversation**  | Optionally attach a specific conversation to provide real context data.                      |
| **Direction**     | Inbound or outbound — simulates the call direction.                                          |
| **Channel**       | The communication channel (e.g., voice).                                                     |
| **Status**        | The conversation status to simulate.                                                         |
| **User ID**       | The user associated with this test run.                                                      |
| **Agent ID**      | The agent to associate with this run.                                                        |

Click **Run Workflow** to execute. The modal closes and the run begins.