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# Show subflow stages in a parent flow

# Show subflow stages in a parent flow {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Show subflow stages as part of the execution details of a parent flow.

## Before you begin

This task assumes that you are familiar with flow and subflow stages, stage fields, and stage sets. For more information about stages, see [Flow and subflow stages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6UWJprSnK8IJZTp3iYd9JQ "Communicate the current stage of a request, flow, or subflow with an end user.").

Role required: flow_designer or admin

## Procedure

1. Create a subflow that contains one or more stages.  
   For more information about creating a subflow, see [Create a subflow in Workflow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Loil6VmqlhuAkcYCGO0RIA "Reuse an entire flow's content as a subflow. Define the input data the subflow uses and the output data it generates. Call subflows from other flows or script.​"). For more information about adding stages to a subflow, see [Configure stages and add them to a flow](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o3GsW0BTbLzXLi73bhvntw "Configure when stages display to a user, define stage state labels, and add stages to a flow or subflows within Workflow Studio.").
2. Create or open the parent flow that will call the subflow.  
   For example, open the flow named My Item Request Flow.
3. From an appropriate step of the flow, select Subflow and then select the subflow that you want to run.  
   For example, select the Fulfillment subflow.
4. Select the Show Subflow Stages option.  
5. Configure any required subflow inputs.  
   For example, provide the Requested Item from the Service Catalog trigger.
6. **Optional:** Add stages to the parent flow.  
   For example, add the Manager Approval and Completed stages to the parent flow.