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title: Start block in Centrldesk flow editor
description: Start block in flow editor
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# [Start block in Centrldesk flow editor](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/flow-general-start)

 Written by [Sebastian](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/author/sebastian) | Mar 28, 2022 11:22:07 AM

The Start block is used to set the start point of the flow.

Connect the output of the Start block with the input of the block to start.

Example:

Result:

Start of the flow.

Tips and best practices:

 The Start block does not have to be set. If no Start block is set, Centrldesk sets the start point itself.

Library:

General

[View full post](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/flow-general-start)

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