n8n

Create a new blank workflow and add a trigger node

6 steps 16/03/2026 17:50

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open n8n LandingPad in your browser

The n8n LandingPad overview page displaying sections for workflows, credentials, and data tables

2

Locate the New Workflow button

The n8n dashboard with the New Workflow button location unclear — button could not be confirmed on screen

3

Click the plus button to open the workflow editor

Clicking the plus (+) button in the top-left corner of the workflow overview page to create a new blank workflow

4

Search for a trigger node type

Typing a trigger keyword into the node search field to filter available trigger nodes in the n8n workflow editor

5

Select Manual Trigger from search results

Manual Trigger option in the node search results panel, ready to be selected

6

Action unclear: Save button not found

n8n workflow editor in an incomplete state after a failed attempt to locate the Save button