> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flowx.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a new process definition

> The first step of defining your business process in the FlowX.AI Designer is adding a new process definition for it.

This should include at least one [START](../../building-blocks/node/start-end-node#start-node) and [END](../../building-blocks/node/start-end-node#end-node) node.

## Steps for creating a new process definition

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  A process definition is the core building block of the platform, serving as the blueprint of a business process composed of nodes linked by sequences. Once defined and published on the platform, a process can be executed, monitored, and optimized. Starting a business process results in the creation of a new instance of this definition.
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To create a new **process definition**:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open **FlowX.AI Designer** and go to the **Definitions** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click the **New process** button, using the **breadcrumbs** from the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter a unique name for your process and click **Create**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    You're automatically taken to the **FlowX.AI Process Designer** editor where you can start building your process.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  ![Creating a process definition](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docx.flowx.ai/release40/mapf_new_def.gif)
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In the following section, you will learn how to add a new node to your newly created process.


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- [Prerequisites](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.0.0-july-2025/migrating-from-v4.7.x-to-5.0/prerequisites.md)
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