# Backtrack workflow in REST **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Created:** [28 December 2016 12:36 UTC](https://community.ofelia.com/t/backtrack-workflow-in-rest/8044 "2016-12-28T12:36:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tcarmo20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/977dab/32.png) [@tcarmo20](https://community.ofelia.com/u/tcarmo20)\ **Post date:** [28 December 2016 12:36 UTC](https://community.ofelia.com/t/backtrack-workflow-in-rest/8044/1 "2016-12-28T12:36:11Z")
Hi! Is it possible to backtrack to a previous task in a workflow? for instance, if I make a mistake in a certain step, I would like to be able to replay that step, even if the workflow has moved on from that step. Is there a way, through REST, to do this? Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![Sean\_McP](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.ofelia.com/sean_mcp/32/932_2.png) [@Sean\_McP](https://community.ofelia.com/u/Sean_McP)\ **Post date:** [28 December 2016 21:32 UTC](https://community.ofelia.com/t/backtrack-workflow-in-rest/8044/2 "2016-12-28T21:32:58Z")
Simple answer is No - It’s not possible. Unless of course you add a feedback loop to your process. So for example you could design your screens as follows (5 only): Screen 1 - input fields → Next button Screen 2 - input fields → Next button + Back Button (to Step 1) Screen 3 - input fields → Next button + Back Button (to Step 2) Screen 4 - input fields → Next button + Back Button (to Step 3) Screen 5 - input fields → Submit button + Back Button (to Step 4) There is no way to do this in REST - that’s not it’s function. You have to do it in the process design. You should also note that if you go back from Step 4 to Step 1 then you **HAVE TO** also negotiate going through all other Steps (2 and 3) as the change in 1 may affect how 2 or 3 operate. So be careful. You will have to design your process like this though if you want it to work, regards Seán _PS: If this reply answers your question, please mark as resolved._