[SOLVED] How to run a locked workflow?

I followed the instructions to lock my workflow. What I can't figure out is how to now run the locked WF. I know I can't edit it anymore, but how do I run it without being able to open it in Designer? The way I run WFs is to open Designer, open the WF, and then do a Ctrl+R, but I can't open them in Designer, so I'm stumped. Thanks!

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Edit: When I locked the WF, I entered my user's Serial number [email address] but I still can't open the locked WF in Designer to run it.

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Error Message

Accepted answers

christina-billman

Apologies for misunderstanding your original question! As for running a locked workflow, the only way I've ever ran locked workflows is by making the workflow an App. This way, once it's locked, you can "open" it in designer and the interface window will pop up, allowing you to access the output.

ArtApa

Hi @Carolyn - Two other alternatives to run a locked workflow would be:

- Using a Runner tool: https://help.alteryx.com/current/Runner.htm

- Run a workflow via cmd: https://help.alteryx.com/20221/designer/run-workflows-command-line

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christina-billman

Hello! When you lock a workflow, you can specify specific serial numbers, enabling instances of Alteryx matching those serial numbers to run the workflow.

Only users with listed serial numbers are able to run the locked workflow. I would lock the workflow with your serial number specified so you can run the workflow. If you need to find your serial number, you can look here:

Help -> About

Edit: Clarity on instructions

Carolyn

Hi Christina,

I did that initially - my Serial ID is my email address. I entered that when I locked the WF. However, when I try to open it in Designer to run it, I get the error that says the Document is locked and can't be opened for editing.