# Workflow trigger: Task Added

_In this article, you will learn how to set up the Workflow trigger: Task Added, and how it functions._

**Step 1:** Start a new workflow or edit an existing one

**Step 2:** Creating and Editing the Trigger

* Click “**Add New Workflow Trigger**”

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* Select the “**Task Added**” button in the **Contact** section of the Workflow Triggers Menu or use the search feature. Once selected, the Trigger setup menu will appear.

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* **Please Note:** _You can change the workflow builder display name by using the textbox below_ **Workflow Trigger Name**\*. Note that this will only affect the display name within the workflow builder and has no other impact on the content or functionality of this Workflow Trigger.\*
* Press **+ “Add filters”** to expand the **Filters** section of the Trigger setup menu.

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* “**Assigned User**” will filter for only specific users assigned to the contact
* Custom: These are the custom fields that you have created specifically for the contact; in the user's **Settings > Custom Fields** option
* Press **Save Trigger** in the bottom right corner of the Trigger setup menu.

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**Step 3:** Set up applicable Workflow Action(s). We have multiple articles available to explain the setup of each Workflow action. Feel free to review our articles for more information on setting these up.

* If your Workflow is ready to be enabled, make sure the toggle switch is under **Save**. Now it is set to **Publish**
* Be sure to test your Workflow to ensure it’s 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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Your workflow is now ready to go with the Task Added Workflow Trigger.
