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title: Workflow Versions
description: Manage workflow versions and drafts.
image: /images/user-guide/workflows/workflow.png
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## About Versions

Every time you activate a workflow, a new version is created. This allows you to track changes over time and revert to previous configurations if needed.

## Version Statuses

| Status | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Draft** | Being edited, not yet published |
| **Active** | Live version responding to triggers |
| **Deactivated** | Previously active but manually stopped |
| **Archived** | Past versions kept for history |

## Working with Drafts

When you edit an active workflow, your changes are saved as a **draft**. The active version continues to run while you work on updates.

Once you're done editing, you can:
- **Activate**: Publish the draft as the new active version (the previous version is archived)
- **Discard**: Delete the draft and keep the current active version

## Version History

### Viewing Past Versions
1. Open the workflow
2. Click the **Versions** tab
3. See all previous versions with timestamps

### Restoring a Version
1. Find the version you want to restore
2. Click **Use as draft**
3. The version is copied to a new draft
4. Make any necessary updates
5. Activate when ready

## Best Practices

### Version Management
- Activate only when ready for production
- Keep meaningful changes between versions
- Document major changes in workflow names or descriptions
- Test in draft mode before activating

### Reverting Changes
- If a new version causes issues, restore the previous version
- Use the version history to track what changed
- Always test restored versions before activating

## Common Workflows

### Quick Edit
1. Make minor changes to an active workflow
2. Test in draft mode
3. Activate the new version

### Major Revision
1. Use the previous version as a starting point
2. Make significant changes in draft
3. Thoroughly test all scenarios
4. Activate when confident

### Rollback
1. Identify the issue with the current version
2. Find the last working version in history
3. Click **Use as draft**
4. Activate to restore the old behavior

## Related

- [Getting Started with Workflows](/user-guide/workflows/overview)
- [Workflow Runs](/user-guide/workflows/capabilities/workflow-runs)
