> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.browseract.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Start Node > Configure the Bot inputs, login behavior, browser, proxy region, and default output format. Overview The Start node defines the settings used when the Workflow Built Bot runs. Every workflow begins with one Start node. Configure input parameters, credentials, browser settings, and output format in the Start node **Use Cases** * Defining input parameters that users provide before a run. * Configuring credential prompts or stored credentials. * Selecting the default browser mode and proxy region. * Selecting the default result format. * Converting the structured result to a downloadable file. **Core Capabilities** * Defines the workflow input parameters. * Configures supported website auto-login options. * Sets the default browser mode and proxy region. * Sets the default output format for the workflow result. * Supports converting the result to a file format. **Configuration Steps** 1. Open the **Start** node at the beginning of the workflow. 2. Add the input parameters required for each run. 3. Configure website auto-login when the workflow requires an authenticated page. 4. Select the default browser mode and proxy region. 5. Select the **Default Output Format**. 6. Enable **Convert to file format** when the result should be returned as a downloadable file. **Recommendations** * Use clear input parameter names and descriptions. * Select the browser mode and proxy region that match the target website. * Use JSON for API and automation integrations, or CSV for spreadsheet use. * Test the output before publishing to confirm that all required extraction fields are returned.