Configure workflows in Feed

Author: Stacy Smith

Last update: May 05, 2026.

In Bitrix24, you can run workflows directly from the Feed. For example, you can request leave or submit an expense report. You can also create new workflows or edit existing ones.

Go to Automation > Workflows > Workflows in Feed. By default, you will see five workflows:

Leave Approval
Business Trip
General Requests
Purchase Request
Expense Report

Create a workflow

1. Create a workflow form

Click Create new and enter the workflow details.

Settings: Add basic info and set the sort order. Turn on auto-lock to prevent multiple users from editing at the same time.
Titles: Rename elements and sections. For example, change Add element to Add leave request.
Access: Set permissions for employees who will use the workflow.

Workflow preferences

2. Add workflow fields

Each workflow includes fields that users must complete before starting it.

Open the workflow form and go to Settings (⚙️) > Customize workflow fields. Click Add field and configure it.

Select a field type and define its settings. For example, the Money field requires an amount and currency.
Enable Show in new item form and Show in item edit form so users can fill in the field.
Use Read-only to prevent editing if needed.
Enable Show field when creating a list item link if required.

Add a new workflow field

3. Configure the workflow

Open the workflow form and go to Settings (⚙️) > Configure workflows. Add a business process:

Status-driven: A continuous process with different statuses and permissions (for example, document approval).
Sequential: A simple step-by-step process (for example, leave approval).