Enabling Workflows

Step 1: Enable the Workflows Module

To enable workflows functionality you must first install the Workflows Module, which is part of Drupal core but not installed by default.

→ Locate the Workflows module at Manage > Extend, select it, scroll down, and click install.

Once the Workflows Module is installed, you can see the available workflows at Manage > Workflow > Workflows:

Step 2: Enable the Content Moderation Module

By default there are no workflow types available.

You must install a module that provides one or more workflow types. The core Content Moderation Module is such a module:

Once the Content Moderation Module is installed, the Editorial workflow becomes available:

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You can create as many editorial workflows as you'd like, and apply each one to different content types if you'd like.

But remember: Drupal 8 / 9 / 10, new workflow types (other than editorial workflows) can only be created in code, by creating a custom module.

Summary

  • You need to install the Workflows module and Content Moderation module to be able to start configuring editorial workflows.