The Start node is the entry point of every flow. When a call arrives, execution begins here and follows the single outgoing edge to the next node.Documentation Index
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Behavior
- Every flow must have exactly one Start node
- The Start node has a single output handle (
Start) that emits theSTART.NEXTevent - It cannot receive incoming connections — it is always the first node
Configuration
The Start node requires no configuration. It serves purely as the flow’s entry point.Output handles
| Handle | Description |
|---|---|
| Start | The single exit point — connect this to the first node in your flow |
Use cases
Simple greeting flow
Simple greeting flow
Connect Start → Text to Speech (welcome message) → IVR Menu (department selection).
Business hours routing
Business hours routing
Connect Start → Time Check to route callers differently during open vs. closed hours.
Hybrid AI flow
Hybrid AI flow
Connect Start → IVR Menu for language selection → AI Agent for the conversation.