# Running a Workflow Session

You can start a workflow session right from the command line using the `--session now` command to begin a workflow session immediately.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Open your workflow directory.



```bash
cd /users/<yourname>/mydirectory
```

1. List the existing items in your directory to verify the files.



```bash
ls -al
```

1. Run the workflow session using your project name and workflow file name in your command.



```bash
 td wf start my_project my_workflow --session now
```

The command begins the session and displays session attempt details, including commands to check the status of your session.

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