# Invoke Workflow

> **Invoke Workflows** illustrate execution by a system or service without human intervention. Use them for automated operations, such as data processing, calling external APIs, or executing system functions.
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The **Invoke Workflow** activity corresponds to the **Service Task** element in BPMN.
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**Invoke Workflows** illustrate execution by a system or service without human intervention. Use them for automated operations, such as data processing, calling external APIs, or executing system functions.
:::note
The **Invoke Workflow** activity corresponds to the **Service Task** element in BPMN.
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The **Invoke Workflow** activity is recommended for data processing, data extraction using Document Understanding, or login operations. It helps break the process into manageable, executable blocks.

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## Configuring the Invoke Workflow activity

Add the **Invoke Workflow** activity to your canvas. This automatically displays the **Invoke Workflow File** activity in the **Properties** panel.

Configure the activity properties as needed. See more details about the **[Invoke Workflow File](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/workflow/invoke-workflow-file)** activity.