> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start Collection

Start a collection job that is waiting for execution.

**Note**: Only jobs that are set to the `Manual` execution mode can be started using this action.

## Parameters

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  | Parameter | Description                            |
  | --------- | -------------------------------------- |
  | Job ID    | The ID of the collection job to start. |
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## Workflow Library Example

[Start Collection with Exterro Ftk Central and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/start-collection-with-exterro-ftk-central-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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