# Workflow Trigger: Custom Date Reminder

_In this article, you will learn how to set up a custom date reminder workflow trigger, and an example of what it can be used for_

1. Select the “**Add New Workflow Trigger**” button

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* _This will pull up a list of selections of triggers on the right-hand side of the screen_

1. Scroll down until you see the section called, “**Contact**”

* Select the “**Custom Date Reminder**”

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1. Find/Create the custom date field list within their profile

* **Please Note:** _you have to add a filter for the workflow to function_

_**To create a custom date field**_

1. Click on the “**Settings**” icon
2. Scroll down to the **Other Settings** area and select “**Custom Fields**”
3. You will see a “+ Add Field” button

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* A box will appear giving you the option to choose your Custom Field
  * Under choosing options, select “**Date Picker**”

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* Now click the blue “**Next**” button

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1. Make sure both the **Object** and **Group** are selected

* Once done click the green “**Save**” button

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1. Next, go back to the **Automation** section and select the previous workflow trigger
2. Click the blue “**Add filters**” button

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* Now in the Standard Fields tab select the new “**Custom Date Field**” we just created

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* This will now give you the option to select the “Custom Date” filter

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* **Please Note:** _you can change the name of the workflow trigger, this typically helps keep everything organized and easier to understand_

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* Click the green **“Save Trigger**” button on the bottom right

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* **For Example:** _in this situation, the custom date reminder is called, “Subscription Ends” (See Below)_

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1. Press **Save** in the top right corner of your browser to save the workflow

* If your Workflow is ready to be enabled, make sure the toggle switch under **Save** is set to **Publish**
* Be sure to test your Workflow to make sure it is set up correctly using the **Test Workflow** button next to the **Publish** toggle switch.
  * For an in-depth overview of Workflow Testing see our article, “Using the Testing Features in Workflows”

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Now your workflow is set up and ready to go with the Custom Date Reminder Workflow Trigger.
