{"id":1108,"date":"2026-03-16T10:08:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onesystemcrm.com\/help\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1108"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:26:16","password":"","slug":"workflow-trigger-task-completed","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/onesystemcrm.com\/help\/docs\/workflow-trigger-task-completed\/","title":{"rendered":"Workflow Trigger &#8211; Task Completed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Managing tasks efficiently is key to maintaining smooth business operations. The Task Completed Workflow Trigger in OneSystemCRM helps automate follow-ups and next steps as soon as a task is marked as completed. This guide will walk you through its functionality, benefits, and step-by-step configuration.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"What-is-the-Task-Completed-Workflow-Trigger?\" data-identifyelement=\"491\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"492\">What is the Task Completed Workflow Trigger?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"495\">The Task Completed Workflow Trigger is designed to automatically execute actions in a workflow whenever a task is marked as completed in the CRM. This ensures seamless automation of follow-ups, notifications, and process advancements, reducing manual effort and enhancing team productivity.<\/p>\n<hr data-identifyelement=\"496\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"Key-Benefits-of-the-Task-Completed-Workflow-Trigger\" data-identifyelement=\"497\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"498\">Key Benefits of the Task Completed Workflow Trigger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-identifyelement=\"501\">\n<li data-identifyelement=\"502\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"503\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"504\">Automated Task Follow-Ups:\u00a0<\/strong>Ensures the next steps happen automatically after a task is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-identifyelement=\"507\">\n<li data-identifyelement=\"508\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"509\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"510\">Enhanced Team Collaboration:\u00a0<\/strong>Notifies assigned team members or other stakeholders about completed tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-identifyelement=\"513\">\n<li data-identifyelement=\"514\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"515\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"516\">Process Efficiency:<\/strong>\u00a0Moves tasks forward in workflows without requiring manual intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-identifyelement=\"519\">\n<li data-identifyelement=\"520\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"521\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"522\">User-Specific Automation:\u00a0<\/strong>Allows workflows to trigger based on the Assigned User filter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-identifyelement=\"519\">\n<li data-identifyelement=\"523\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"524\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"525\">Accurate Task Tracking:<\/strong>\u00a0Keeps CRM data up to date with completed tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-identifyelement=\"526\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"Configuring-the-Task-Completed-Workflow-Trigger\" data-identifyelement=\"527\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"528\">Configuring the Task Completed Workflow Trigger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Accessing-the-Workflow-Builder\"><strong>Accessing the Workflow Builder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Start by navigating to the\u00a0<strong>Automation<\/strong> section in your OneSystemCRM dashboard. If you\u2019re setting up a new workflow, click <strong>+ Create Workflow<\/strong>\u00a0 and then select\u00a0<strong>+ Start from Scratch<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can modify an existing workflow to include the Task Completed trigger.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"542\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"543\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-bordered fw-lightbox-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/155042034342\/original\/g5qw4injNkpmSYRFxrfnNtwlm9iHugRvMg.png?1740148687\" data-attachment=\"[object Object]\" data-id=\"155042034342\" data-identifyelement=\"544\" data-index=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Adding-the-Task-Completed-Trigger\"><strong>Adding the Task Completed Trigger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To add the Task Completed trigger to your workflow, Click on\u00a0<strong>+ Add New Trigger<\/strong>\u00a0and search for\u00a0<strong>Task Completed<\/strong>\u00a0in the available trigger list. Once found, select it to ensure the workflow initiates automatically whenever a task is marked as completed.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"559\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"560\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-bordered fw-lightbox-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/155042034384\/original\/2vOEXiiM3_red78xpkaDpM34_hOSqB1HYA.png?1740148710\" data-attachment=\"[object Object]\" data-id=\"155042034384\" data-identifyelement=\"561\" data-index=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Applying-the-Assigned-User-Filter\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Applying the Assigned User Filter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To refine automation and ensure tasks are completed by specific team members, you can apply the Assigned User filter. This filter allows you to trigger workflows based on who completed the task.<\/p>\n<p>After selecting the Task Completed trigger, choose the Assigned User filter and set the appropriate operator:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Is:\u00a0<\/strong>The workflow triggers only when the selected user completes the task.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Is Empty:<\/strong>\u00a0The workflow triggers if the task has no assigned user.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><strong dir=\"ltr\">Is Not:\u00a0<\/strong>The workflow triggers for all users except the selected one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><strong dir=\"ltr\">Is Not Empty:<\/strong>\u00a0The workflow triggers when a task has an assigned user.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Once you choose an operator, the next dropdown will display all available CRM users, allowing you to select specific team members. If no filter is applied, the workflow will trigger whenever any user completes a task, ensuring flexibility based on your business needs.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"599\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"600\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-bordered fw-lightbox-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/155042034421\/original\/RgmJIhW_ih4ZdJ9coSzQA4KPjKhiTu2o3Q.png?1740148745\" data-attachment=\"[object Object]\" data-id=\"155042034421\" data-identifyelement=\"601\" data-index=\"2\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Define-Workflow-Actions\" dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"605\"><strong>Define Workflow Actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"608\">After setting up the trigger, add workflow actions to automate the next steps.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"608\">Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-identifyelement=\"611\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"612\"><strong>Send Notification:<\/strong>\u00a0Notify team members when a task is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-identifyelement=\"615\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"616\"><strong>Update CRM Record:\u00a0<\/strong>Modify contact or opportunity details after task completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-identifyelement=\"619\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"620\"><strong>Move Opportunity to the Next Stage:\u00a0<\/strong>If the task is linked to a sales opportunity, advance it to the next stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-identifyelement=\"623\"><span dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"624\"><strong>Trigger Another Workflow:\u00a0<\/strong>Activate another workflow based on task completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"625\">If you are looking for a detailed guide about using a specific workflow action, you can refer to the respective article in our Knowledge Base library.<\/p>\n<hr data-identifyelement=\"648\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\" data-identifyelement=\"649\"><strong dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"650\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"653\"><span data-identifyelement=\"654\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"655\">Q: Can I trigger workflows only for tasks completed by specific users?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"656\">Yes, use the Assigned User filter and select a team member using the \u201cIs\u201d operator.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"661\"><span data-identifyelement=\"662\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"663\">Q: What happens if a task has no assigned user?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"664\">You can use the \u201cIs Empty\u201d filter operator to trigger workflows only for unassigned tasks.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"669\"><span data-identifyelement=\"670\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"671\">Q: Can this trigger send automated notifications?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"672\">The trigger itself does not send notifications, but you can add a Send Notification action to alert team members.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"677\"><span data-identifyelement=\"678\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"679\">Q: Can this workflow update an opportunity after task completion?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"680\">Yes, you can set an action to update the opportunity pipeline or status once a task is marked as completed.<\/p>\n<p data-identifyelement=\"685\"><span data-identifyelement=\"686\"><strong data-identifyelement=\"687\">Q: How do I check if the workflow is working properly?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"688\">You can track execution in the Workflow Execution Log to see if the trigger fires correctly when a task is completed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-identifyelement=\"689\">This version now includes the correct filter operators and team member selection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing tasks efficiently is key to maintaining smooth business operations. 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