How to Manually Trigger GitHub Action
- George Apostolov
How to Manually Trigger GitHub Action: step-by-step guide
Go to the repository on GitHub.
Go to the 'Actions' tab.
Find the workflow you want to trigger and click on it.
Look for a 'Run workflow' button near the top-right corner of the page.
Select the branch and provide any required inputs.
Click 'Run workflow'.
By following these steps, you can successfully trigger GitHub Actions manually.
Quick answer: To manually trigger a workflow in GitHub, navigate to your repository and open the Actions tab. Select the desired workflow, click the Run workflow button in the top-right corner, choose the appropriate branch, enter any required inputs, and click Run workflow again to start the process.
About this GitHub tutorial
Run GitHub Actions manually by selecting a workflow from the Actions tab, choosing your branch, entering required inputs, and clicking run. This guide shows how to manually Trigger GitHub Action in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the repository on GitHub" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can successfully trigger GitHub Actions manually". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to manually Trigger GitHub Action?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Merge Branch to Main Github, How to Merge Branches in Github and How to Message Someone on Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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