Which flow type is appropriate for initiating a process when a record is created?

The Record-Triggered flow type is specifically designed to initiate a process automatically in response to changes in a record, such as when a record is created or updated. This type of flow allows you to define specific criteria that must be met for the flow to trigger. In the case of a record creation event, the flow executes immediately after the record meets the defined criteria, enabling automation of tasks such as sending notifications, updating related records, or performing calculations.

In contrast, a Scheduled flow type is intended for processes that need to run at a specific time rather than in response to a record being created. Autolaunched flows can be invoked by various means, such as buttons or process builders, but they do not trigger automatically based on record changes without additional configuration. Screen flows require user interaction to operate and therefore are not suitable for automatic initiation upon record creation.

Thus, the Record-Triggered flow is the most suitable choice for automating processes directly related to the creation of a record.