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Pausing and Resuming Workflows – BizStackPro Help

Pausing and Resuming Workflows

Q: How do I pause a workflow?

You can pause a workflow by switching it from Published to Draft mode either from the Workflow Menu or within the Workflow Settings.

Q: What happens to contacts currently in a paused workflow?

Contacts remain in the workflow. If a contact is in a wait step, changes only apply to steps below their current position when the workflow is resumed.

Q: Can I resume a workflow after pausing it?

Yes. You can resume a workflow by publishing it again from either the Workflow Menu or Workflow Settings.

Need to temporarily stop automation while you troubleshoot or make updates? BizStackPro lets you pause and resume workflows safely without removing contacts.

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Updating Automation Safely Instead of Letting Broken Workflows Keep Running

Automation systems sometimes need updates. Messages change, workflow logic improves, issues appear during testing, or automation needs troubleshooting before contacts continue moving forward.

BizStackPro allows workflows to pause temporarily without removing enrolled contacts so businesses can make changes safely before resuming automation.

Without proper pause controls, businesses may accidentally send incorrect messages, allow broken automation to continue running, create inconsistent customer experiences, or introduce troubleshooting challenges.

This guide explains how to pause workflows safely, resume automation correctly, understand what happens to enrolled contacts, and manage workflow updates inside BizStackPro.

Before modifying active automation, it helps to understand how Draft status, Published status, Wait steps, contact enrollment behavior, and workflow updates work together inside BizStackPro.

When Should You Pause a Workflow?

Pausing a workflow temporarily stops actions from firing while preserving enrolled contacts. This is useful when a workflow is malfunctioning, needs updates, or requires review before continuing.

Fix incorrect logic or looping behavior
Update messages, timing, or actions
Prevent contacts from moving forward while you troubleshoot
Test improvements before resuming automation

How to Pause or Resume a Workflow

Option 1: Pause or Resume from the Workflow Menu

You can pause or resume directly from the workflow list—without opening the builder.

Go to Automation → Workflows.
Locate the workflow.
Click the three-dot menu.
Select Draft to pause or Publish to resume.

Option 2: Pause or Resume from Workflow Settings

If you’re already editing the workflow, you can manage status from inside the workflow settings.

Open the workflow.
Switch status from Published to Draft to pause.
Make your changes.
Switch back to Published and Save to resume.

Quick definition: In practice, “Pausing” a workflow means setting it to Draft. “Resuming” means setting it back to Published.

What Happens to Contacts in a Paused Workflow?

Contacts are not removed when a workflow is paused. Their progress is preserved.

Contacts remain enrolled in the workflow.
If a contact is currently in a Wait step, they stay there.
When you publish again, contacts continue from their current position.
Changes apply to steps below the contact’s current step.

Important: If you edited steps that a contact already completed, those changes won’t retroactively affect that contact. Only steps they haven’t reached yet will run with the updated logic.

Do Workflows Pause During a Location Transfer?

No. During a location transfer, BizStackPro preserves workflow continuity so enrolled data remains stable.

Workflows, campaigns, and triggers are not drafted.
Contacts stay enrolled and data remains unchanged.
Automation status remains as-is before and after the transfer.

Make updates without breaking your automation

Draft (pause), adjust your logic, then republish—your enrolled contacts stay in place while you improve the workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pause a workflow?

Switch it from Published to Draft either from the workflow menu (three dots) or inside workflow settings.

What happens to contacts currently in a paused workflow?

Contacts remain enrolled. If they’re in a wait step, they stay there. When you resume, they continue from their current position.

Do my changes apply to contacts already inside the workflow?

Yes—but only for steps below their current position. Steps they already passed won’t run again with new settings.

Can I resume a workflow after pausing it?

Yes. Publish the workflow again from the workflow menu or workflow settings.

Do workflows pause during a location transfer?

No. During a location transfer, workflows, campaigns, and triggers are not drafted, and enrolled data remains unchanged.

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