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# Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs

# Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs

This article explains why pipeline stages created in Settings don't automatically appear on new jobs. You need to add them to a workflow for them to show up.

## Why this happens

Adding stages at [**Settings / Pipeline Stages**](https://app.100hires.com/settings/stages) creates the stages, but doesn't automatically add them to any workflow.

Jobs use workflows, and workflows contain specific sets of stages. A stage must be added to a workflow before it appears on jobs using that workflow.

## How to fix

### Option 1: Add stages to default workflow

1. Open any job
2. Go to the **Workflow** tab
3. Find the dropdown at the bottom ![Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs: Option 1: Add stages to default workflow](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/why-pipeline-stages-dont-show-_r7zpho.png)
4. Search for your stage and add it
5. Save
6. This updates the default workflow for all jobs using it

### Option 2: Create a custom workflow

1. Open a job's **Workflow** tab
2. Enable **"Use different workflows for different jobs"** ![Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs: Option 2: Create a custom workflow](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/why-pipeline-stages-dont-show-_jseoey.png)
3. Create a new workflow ![Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs: Option 2: Create a custom workflow](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/why-pipeline-stages-dont-show-_1px1nq6.png)
4. Add your custom stages to this workflow ![Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs: Option 2: Create a custom workflow](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/why-pipeline-stages-dont-show-_1r30co7.png)
5. Assign this workflow to relevant jobs ![Why Don't My Pipeline Stages Show on New Jobs: Option 2: Create a custom workflow](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/why-pipeline-stages-dont-show-_kbq12b.png)

## Understanding the relationship

```
Settings / Pipeline Stages = Available stages (the library)
Workflows = Sets of stages used by jobs
Jobs = Use a specific workflow
```

Creating a stage in settings is like adding a book to a library. You still need to put the book on a shelf (workflow) for it to be used.

## Quick reference

| Action | Result |
| ---- |
| Add stage in Settings | Stage becomes available to add to workflows |
| Add stage to workflow | Stage appears on jobs using that workflow |
| Create workflow | New set of stages you can assign to jobs |