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title: How to Start an SOP
description: "You can begin executing an SOP directly from the SOP list. **Steps:** 1. Go to the SOP section from the main menu. ![dash SOPs 01 1](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dash-SOPs-01-1-1024x576.jpg) 2. From the list of available SOPs, tap on the SOP you want to…"
url: "https://pluto-men.com/help/how-to-start-an-sop/"
updated: "2025-09-23"
category: Plutomen WORKFLOW / Frontline User
---

# How to Start an SOP

You can begin executing an SOP directly from the SOP list.

**Steps:**

1. Go to the SOP section from the main menu.

![dash SOPs 01 1](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dash-SOPs-01-1-1024x576.jpg)

2. From the list of available SOPs, tap on the SOP you want to start (e.g., Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance).

![SOPs 1 2](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SOPs-1-2-1024x576.jpg)

3. Once you've identified the SOP you want to work on, you can begin execution by tapping Start SOP.

![SOPs start](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SOPs-start-1024x576.jpg)

4. Before the SOP begins, you’ll see key information such as:

- Job name
- Job ID
- Site
- Asset
- Category
- Description

![Start Inspecion](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Start-Inspecion-1024x576.jpg)

5. Tap Start SOP to begin the process.
6. Follow the on-screen steps and instructions until completion.

![Question steps](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Question-steps-1024x576.jpg)

7. Once all steps are done, mark the SOP as Completed.
8. If required, tap on Download PDF to save or share a copy of the completed SOP.

![SOPs complate download PDF](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SOPs-complate-download-PDF-1024x576.jpg)

In this video, you will learn how to start and complete an SOP step-by-step.