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# Set flow priority

# Set flow priority {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Determine the order in which worker threads run background flows. Use a mix of flow priorities to distinguish between flows to defer and flows to run first.

## Before you begin

* Role required: flow_designer or admin
* [Show flow priority field](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/VzpnlhC2IdloStqzrQjclA "Configure the Setting list and form to show the Flow Priority field.")
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess AutomationWorkflow Studio.
2. Select the Flow data pill filter.
3. Open the flow whose priority you want to set.
4. Select Edit flow.
5. From the More Actions menu, select Properties.
6. From the Flow properties window, expand Advanced Options.
7. From Flow Priority Default, select the priority value you want for the flow.  
   You can set background flows to have one of these priority values.
   * High
   * Medium
   * Low
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   By default, background flows run with medium priority.  
   Note:  
   Flows that run in the foreground run with an elevated priority above background flows.
8. Select Update.

## Result

The flow runs at the priority you specify as long as it does not pause or get
delegated to another node to run.

## What to do next

Use the FDIH dashboard to review the flow executions and verify that your flows are
running as expected.

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