title: SharePoint workflows cannot automatically start
body: <p>I'm trying to make a SharePoint workflow start automatically for any new document that is uploaded to a specific doc library. I've configured the workflow in SharePoint Designer to auto start for new documents or changed documents. However, the workflow never starts automatically! I can run it manually, but it won't execute itself.</p>
  
  <p>I've searched around and have found the core issue, which is reflected in my log:</p>
  
  <p>"Declarative workflows cannot automatically start if the triggering action was performed by System Account. Canceling workflow auto-start."</p>
  
  <p>However, all the  fixes I've seen have not worked for me. A common solution is to <em>not</em> run or create the workflow as the SharePoint System Account. Well, my SharePoint service accounts are not the ones I'm logging in as to upload my documents nor was it the one I used to create the workflow. I've tried editing &amp; re-publishing my workflow as a totally new account and it still won't auto-start.</p>