Triggering Workflows

Note: You can also configure an IdentityIQ task to trigger a workflow. This workflow set up is a more complex process. See Advanced Workflow Topics .

Events that occur in other parts of IdentityIQ and changes to attributes can trigger Workflows. Common Workflow triggers include:

  • Lifecycle Manager Actions – Requests to change an identity's roles, entitlements, or accounts can activate workflows.

  • Lifecycle Events – Creating an identity, deactivating an identity, or moving an identity from one manager to another manager can activate workflows.

  • Non-Lifecycle Events – Editing a role, editing an account group, and changing a password can active workflows.

  • Identity Attribute Change – Value changes can activate workflows.

  • Policy Violations – A policy violation can activate workflows.

This table lists the main areas of IdentityIQ where you can associate Workflows to system activities.

Workflow Trigger

IdentityIQ Setup

Lifecycle Manager Requests

Select Lifecycle Manager from the gear icon menu and go to the Business Processes tab.

Lifecycle Events

Select Lifecycle Events from the Setup menu and specify the business process behavior.

Non-LCM-related Events

Linked to triggering events.
Select Global Settings from the gear icon menu and go to the IdentityIQ Configuration page. Select the Identities, Roles, or Miscellaneous tab and then select a business process.

Identity Attribute Change

Configured with a Value Change Workflow.
Select Global Settings from the gear icon menu and go to the Identity Mapping page. Click an attribute to edit or add a new attribute. On the Edit Identity Attribute page, go to the Advanced Options > Value Change Workflow option to select the business process.

Policy Violation

Select Policies from the Setup menu, select or create a new policy, and specify the business process behavior.