Can Subflows have their own triggers in ServiceNow?

Subflows in ServiceNow Flow Designer do not have their own independent triggers. Instead, they are designed to be executed in response to triggers defined in the parent flow. Subflows allow for modular design, enabling users to incorporate common processes into multiple flows without needing to set separate triggers for each one.

This design keeps the overall flow structure organized and ensures that the triggers are managed consistently within the parent flow, rather than allowing subflows to operate independently. Consequently, the functionality of subflows is fundamentally tied to their invocation from the parent flow, aligning with the platform’s approach to streamlined automation and process management.