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# Merge Node

The Merge Node in Refold provides a fundamental functionality for combining multiple branches of a workflow into a single path.

## Node Functionality

Merge node combines multiple paths within the workflow. It can:

* Converge parallel processes at a common point;
* Help avoid force creation of duplicate nodes for each potential path;

## Use Case for Merge

Consider a scenario where two parallel processes need to run simultaneously, and once both processes are completed, a common action or set of actions should be executed. So rather than replicating the same flow for each branch, leading to increased complexity and a higher number of nodes, the Merge Node allows these branches to converge seamlessly.

<Info>
  The Merge will not be successful if any of the nodes which are being merged through the Merge Node are failing.
</Info>

<img height="200" src="https://mintcdn.com/cobalt-55/vPGojg1WCLHlMpWZ/images/Guides/Workflow/merge-node.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vPGojg1WCLHlMpWZ&q=85&s=fbd2019fcc1722067889f73b08261b2f" alt="Merge Node in Refold" data-path="images/Guides/Workflow/merge-node.png" />

### Example Scenario

* **Parallel Processing**: You have three branches/nodes running different processes in parallel.

* **Convergence**: Once all three branches complete their respective tasks, they need to converge to perform a common action, such as creating a datastore or any other action.

By using the Merge Node, you can bring both branches together, eliminating the need to duplicate the subsequent steps for each branch.