How can you schedule a process to execute after a set time, like one week after a lead creation?

Configuring a record-triggered flow with a scheduled path is the most effective way to execute a process after a set time, such as one week after a lead is created. Record-triggered flows are designed to initiate automatically based on changes to Salesforce records, specifically when a record is created, updated, or deleted. By utilizing a scheduled path, you can define a specific timing for the flow to run after the triggering event.

For instance, after a lead is created, you can set the scheduled path to execute exactly one week later. This feature provides flexibility in automating processes like follow-up actions or notifications without needing to rely on external scheduling mechanisms.

In contrast, configuring a scheduled flow typically requires user intervention to start the flow based on a schedule defined within the flow itself rather than in response to a specific record change. Creating an autolaunched flow does not inherently include the scheduling feature tied to a record trigger. Lastly, using a screen flow entails user interaction, which would not be suitable for a background task that needs to execute automatically after a delay.