# Custom Object Workflow - How to Set Pipeline?

**URL:** <https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-workflow-how-to-set-pipeline/57136>\
**Category:** Lists, Lead Scoring & Workflows\
**Tags:** workflows\
**Created:** [May 17, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-workflow-how-to-set-pipeline/57136 "2022-05-17T16:48:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![khookguy](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/khookguy/32/82803_2.png) [@khookguy](https://community.hubspot.com/u/khookguy)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-workflow-how-to-set-pipeline/57136/1 "2022-05-17T16:48:50Z")

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I want to create a workflow that puts a custom object record into a particular pipeline. But, I’m unable to do that with a message “This value is automatically set by HubSpot and can’t be edited.”.

Is it possible to set the pipline in a workflow for a custom object?

This image shows the problem. I have a custom object named “Retain Notice”. I’m trying to set the pipeline in this workflow. You can see that “pipeline” is grayed out and has the message bubble showing up.

 ![2022-05-17_12-37-03.png](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/3X/0/7/0797354e9340c568a61136b24878b19a8b5d0188.png)

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**Author:** ![kvlschaefer](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/kvlschaefer/32/71076_2.png) [@kvlschaefer](https://community.hubspot.com/u/kvlschaefer)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-workflow-how-to-set-pipeline/57136/2 "2022-05-18T19:34:40Z")

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Hi @khookguy,

Thanks for reaching out!

You can update the pipeline by selecting the **pipeline stage** or “Retain Pipeline Notice Stage” for your use case. When you select the “Retain Pipeline Notice Stage” you’ll be able to select the stage and the pipeline itself!

**Here are some screenshots from my custom object workflow:**

 ![Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 3.30.16 PM.jpg](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/2X/1/149156ef107a93c0d0af7798b342e0150571ccf2.jpeg)

 ![kvonloesecke_1-1652902426344.png](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/2X/3/3c3be0cd0771435bba91731a54b0937ec0608276.png)

I hope this helps!

Best,

Kristen