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# Managing Workflows

The folder pane on the left side of the **Workflows** page allows you to easily organize and manage your Workflows.
![WorkflowPane](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Axonius/ax-docs-pub/refs/heads/main/Images/WorkflowPane.png)

## Organizing Workflows with Folders

The **Folders** pane allows you to create and name folders to organize your workflows, enabling you to quickly locate related workflows.

Use the **Search Folders** box at the top of the **Folders** pane to find specific folders.

### System Folders Overview

The following default system folders are provided:

* **All Workflows** - Includes all Workflows in the system that you're authorized to view, including those in the **Shared Workflows** and **Drafts** folders.
  * You cannot save Workflows directly to this folder; you must save them to a subfolder.
* **Shared Workflows** - Includes Workflows created from the Action Center - Workflows page (using the **Create Workflow** button) and those that you have access to.
  * You can create new folders and subfolders within this folder.
  * Workflows in a subfolder are also visible in its parent folder.
* **Drafts** - Stores Workflows that are not fully configured, such as:
  * Workflows without a configured triggering Event or Action.
  * Branches ending with a Condition node instead of an Action or Event node.
  * One or more nodes with incomplete field configurations (missing values in fields).

### System Folder Rules

The following rules apply to system folders:

* You can add and remove Workflows to/from the **Shared Workflows** and **Drafts** folders.
* You cannot delete or rename system folders (**All Workflows**, **Shared Workflows**, and **Drafts**).
* Under the **Shared Workflows** folder only, you can create up to five levels of subfolders.
* When you hover over a **Shared Workflows** subfolder, the **Folders** menu appears, allowing you to  create , rename, or delete subfolders.

![WorkflowFolderMenu](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Axonius/ax-docs-pub/refs/heads/main/Images/WorkflowFolderMenu.png)

## Creating New Folders

You can create new subfolders (up to five levels) under the **Shared Workflows** folder.

**To create a new folder**

1. Hover over the desired parent folder.
2. Click the **Folders** menu. The Folders menu opens (see above screen).
3. Select **New Folder**. A new folder named 'untitled folder' is created.
4. Click the **Folders** menu again and select **Rename** to provide a meaningful name.

## Renaming Folders

You can rename subfolders within the **Shared Workflows** folder.

**To rename a folder**

1. Hover over the folder you want to rename.
2. Click the **Folders** menu. The Folders menu opens (see above screen).
3. Select **Rename** and enter a new name.

### Moving Folders

You can move subfolders within the **Shared Workflows** folder.

**To move a subfolder**

* Click and drag the folder/subfolder to the desired destination folder.

### Deleting Folders

You can delete any subfolder created within **Shared Workflows**. System folders cannot be deleted.

**To delete a folder**

1. Hover over the folder you want to delete.
2. Click the **Folders** menu. The Folders menu opens (see above screen).
3. Select **Delete**.

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IMPORTANT

Deleting a folder **permanently removes** all Workflows within it from the system. This cannot be undone. To retain the Workflows, move them to another folder before deleting the original folder.
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### Moving Workflows

You can move one or more Workflows from the **Shared Workflows** folder or its subfolders (or from the **All Workflows** folder) to another **Shared Workflows** subfolder. You cannot move Workflows from the **Drafts** folder.

[Learn how to move Workflows to another folder](/docs/using-the-workflows-page#moving-workflows-to-another-folder).