Running a Process

Discover the different ways to run an automation process in Kognitos.

Overview

In Kognitos, a process is executed through a run, or a single execution of the automation. All processes, whether draft or published, can be run manually. Published processes can also be triggered to run automatically - by email, via API, or on a schedule.

Ways to Run a Process

You can run a Process in the following ways:

Method	Available For	Description
Manual Run	Draft and published processes	Run directly from the platform. Useful for testing or one-time actions.
Email Trigger	Published processes only	Trigger a process automatically by sending an email to a unique address.
API Trigger	Published processes only	Trigger a process using an HTTP request to the Kognitos REST API.
Scheduled Run	Published processes only	Schedule the process to run automatically at specific times or intervals.

1. Manual Run

You can manually run both published and unpublished automations at any time. Use this method for testing, review, or one-off usage. To manually run a process:

1. Go to the Processes tab.

2. Select the process you want to run.

3. Click Run to manually start a new run.

2. Trigger by Email

Once a process is published, Kognitos generates a unique email address for it. This is great for automating:

• Invoice and document intake

• Support requests

• Alert-driven workflows

Learn more: Trigger a Process Run by Email

3. Trigger by API

You can also trigger a published process using the Kognitos REST API. This is great for automating:

• System-to-system integrations

• Event-driven automation

• Backend workflows

Learn more: Trigger a Process Run via API

4. Scheduled Runs

You can schedule a published process to run automatically at set times (e.g., every hour, daily, or weekly). This is great for automating:

• Daily reports

• Recurring system checks

• Routine data processing

Learn more: Schedule a Process Run