A workflow has the security option to 'Run as workflow owner'.
Defining the security setting
To define the security setting:
- Open the workflow in Workflow Builder mode, see Create or Edit Workflow.
- Select the Start Activity icon. The Configuration Panel displays properties.
- In the Configuration Panel, select the Security tab.
Configuring the security setting
To configure the security setting:
- Select the checkbox for Run as workflow owner. A tick appears.
- Select the checkbox again to remove the tick.
| Run as workflow owner OFF | When the workflow is triggered, it will run as if the person who triggered the workflow was performing the steps. Therefore the workflow will only be able to undertake steps that the 'triggering user' would be able to do with their current security permissions |
| Run as workflow owner ON | When the workflow is triggered, it will run as if the owner of the workflow was performing the steps. In most cases, this would be an administrator role. |