# Run flow only once

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/run-flow-only-once/40597>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [January 6, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/run-flow-only-once/40597 "2021-01-06T21:16:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 7, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/run-flow-only-once/40597/9 "2021-01-07T19:54:58Z")

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> [@CB83](#):
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> Because i find it unnecessary to have multiple flows just for onw situation and try to avoid it.

Its ofcourse upto you to decide… but

Trying to build everything into one flow will make the flow complex, hard to understand and increases the risk of running unintended.

Personally I make a habit of splitting up my flows to keep it simple and efficient.  
If you are interested you can read my post “[how to structure your flows](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-structure-your-flows/25109)”

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