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# Workflow\.then()

The `.then()` method creates a sequential dependency between workflow steps, ensuring steps execute in a specific order.

## Usage example

```typescript
workflow.then(step1).then(step2)
```

## Parameters

**step** (`Step`): The step instance that should execute after the previous step completes

## Returns

**workflow** (`Workflow`): The workflow instance for method chaining

## Related

- [Control flow](https://mastra.ai/docs/workflows/control-flow)