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The Schedule Trigger automatically executes workflows at specified intervals, enabling powerful automation and recurring tasks. Set up workflows to run daily, weekly, monthly, or at custom intervals without manual intervention.

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When to Use It

  • Automate recurring reports and data processing
  • Schedule regular data backups and syncing
  • Run maintenance tasks and cleanup operations
  • Generate periodic notifications and alerts
  • Execute time-sensitive business processes
  • Automate social media posting and content updates
  • Process batch operations at optimal times

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Schedule Types

Schedule TypeDescriptionUse Cases
DailyRuns once per day at specified timeDaily reports, backups, notifications
WeeklyRuns weekly on specified day/timeWeekly summaries, team updates
MonthlyRuns monthly on specified day/timeMonthly reports, billing cycles
HourlyRuns every X hours with minute offsetFrequent data syncing, monitoring
MinutelyRuns every X minutesReal-time processing, alerts
OnceRuns one time at specific date/timeOne-off tasks, event triggers

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Configuration Options

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Daily Schedule

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”daily”Daily execution
Run TimeTimeTime of day (HH:MM)“09:00” (9:00 AM)
Example: 
Interval: daily
Run Time: 14:30
Result: Runs every day at 2:30 PM

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Weekly Schedule

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”weekly”Weekly execution
Week DaySelectDay of week (0-6)“1” (Monday)
Run TimeTimeTime of day (HH:MM)“10:00” (10:00 AM)
Week Day Options:
  • 0 = Sunday
  • 1 = Monday
  • 2 = Tuesday
  • 3 = Wednesday
  • 4 = Thursday
  • 5 = Friday
  • 6 = Saturday
Example: 
Interval: weekly
Week Day: 1 (Monday)
Run Time: 09:00
Result: Runs every Monday at 9:00 AM

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Monthly Schedule

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”monthly”Monthly execution
Month DayNumberDay of month (1-31)“15” (15th of month)
Run TimeTimeTime of day (HH:MM)“12:00” (Noon)
Example: 
Interval: monthly
Month Day: 1
Run Time: 08:00
Result: Runs on the 1st of every month at 8:00 AM

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Hourly Schedule

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”hourly”Hourly execution
HoursNumberEvery X hours (1-23)“6” (every 6 hours)
Hour OffsetSelectMinute offset (0,15,30,45)“30” (XX:30)
Example: 
Interval: hourly
Hours: 4
Hour Offset: 15
Result: Runs every 4 hours at 15 minutes past (02:15, 06:15, 10:15, etc.)

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Minutely Schedule ⭐ Premium Feature

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”minutely”Minute-based execution
MinutesNumberEvery X minutes (1-59)“30” (every 30 minutes)
Pricing Tiers:
  • Premium users: Can use 1-59 minutes
  • Standard users: Minimum 15 minutes
  • Free users: Not available
Example: 
Interval: minutely
Minutes: 15
Result: Runs every 15 minutes

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One-Time Schedule

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
IntervalSelect”once”Single execution
Once TimeDateTimeSpecific date and time”2024-03-20 14:30:00”
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 15 minutes in the future
  • Cannot be in the past
  • Automatically deactivates after execution
Example: 
Interval: once
Once Time: 2024-03-20 15:00:00
Result: Runs once on March 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM

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Credit Cost

  • Trigger activation: 0 credits (Free)
  • Workflow execution: Credits charged based on nodes used in workflow
  • Schedule management: No additional cost

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Schedule Management

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Activation and Deactivation

  • Automatic activation - Schedules activate when workflow is published
  • Manual control - Can be paused/resumed through workflow settings
  • Automatic deactivation - “Once” schedules deactivate after execution
  • Error handling - Failed runs don’t stop future scheduled executions

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Timezone Handling

  • Browser timezone - All schedule times use your browser’s current timezone
  • Automatic detection - Timezone is automatically detected from your browser
  • Daylight saving - Automatically adjusts for DST changes
  • Global teams - Consider team member timezones when scheduling
  • Time display - UI shows times in your browser’s timezone

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Execution Monitoring

  • Run history - View all scheduled executions in workflow logs
  • Success/failure tracking - Monitor execution status and errors
  • Performance metrics - Track execution time and resource usage
  • Alert setup - Configure notifications for failed runs

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

Schedule Not Running:
  • Check if workflow is published and active
  • Verify schedule configuration is complete
  • Ensure all required fields are filled
  • Check account permissions and credit balance
Unexpected Execution Times:
  • Verify timezone settings
  • Check for daylight saving time effects
  • Review schedule configuration parameters
  • Consider server processing delays
Failed Executions:
  • Review workflow error logs
  • Check for API rate limits
  • Verify connection credentials
  • Ensure adequate credit balance
Performance Issues:
  • Optimize workflow efficiency
  • Reduce concurrent scheduled workflows
  • Consider less frequent scheduling
  • Monitor system resource usage
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