# Tutorial: Run a state machine
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When you want to run a state machine, Amazon Batch opens the **New execution** page of the Step Functions console.

**To run a state machine**

1. Open the Amazon Batch console [Workflow orchestration powered by Step Functions page](https://console.amazonaws.cn/batch/home#stepfunctions).

1. Choose a state machine.

1. Choose **Execute**.

   The Step Functions console opens the **New execution** page.

1. (Optional) Edit the state machine and choose **Start execution**.

For more information about running state machines, see [Step Functions state machine execution concepts](https://docs.amazonaws.cn/step-functions/latest/dg/concepts-state-machine-executions.html) in the *Amazon Step Functions Developer Guide*.