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title: What is the Starting Node and can I delete it?
description: "The **Starting Node** is the single entry point of the workflow. Every path must begin from this node. It cannot be deleted and cannot receive incoming connections; all connections start from it. It has one output port (e.g. Continue) that you connect…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-is-the-starting-node-and-can-i-delete-it/"
updated: "2026-03-03"
category: WhatsApp Business API / Workflow Builder
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# What is the Starting Node and can I delete it?

The **Starting Node** is the single entry point of the workflow. Every path must begin from this node. It cannot be deleted and cannot receive incoming connections; all connections start from it. It has one output port (e.g. Continue) that you connect to the first step of your journey.

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