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# Schedule Trigger

> Automatically run workflows on scheduled intervals - daily, weekly, monthly, or custom

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 Type | Description                           | Use Cases                             |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Daily**     | Runs once per day at specified time   | Daily reports, backups, notifications |
| **Weekly**    | Runs weekly on specified day/time     | Weekly summaries, team updates        |
| **Monthly**   | Runs monthly on specified day/time    | Monthly reports, billing cycles       |
| **Hourly**    | Runs every X hours with minute offset | Frequent data syncing, monitoring     |
| **Minutely**  | Runs every X minutes                  | Real-time processing, alerts          |
| **Once**      | Runs one time at specific date/time   | One-off tasks, event triggers         |

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## Configuration Options

### Daily Schedule

| Field        | Type   | Description         | Example           |
| ------------ | ------ | ------------------- | ----------------- |
| **Interval** | Select | "daily"             | Daily execution   |
| **Run Time** | Time   | Time of day (HH:MM) | "09:00" (9:00 AM) |

**Example:**

```
Interval: daily
Run Time: 14:30
Result: Runs every day at 2:30 PM
```

### Weekly Schedule

| Field        | Type   | Description         | Example            |
| ------------ | ------ | ------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Interval** | Select | "weekly"            | Weekly execution   |
| **Week Day** | Select | Day of week (0-6)   | "1" (Monday)       |
| **Run Time** | Time   | Time 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
```

### Monthly Schedule

| Field         | Type   | Description         | Example              |
| ------------- | ------ | ------------------- | -------------------- |
| **Interval**  | Select | "monthly"           | Monthly execution    |
| **Month Day** | Number | Day of month (1-31) | "15" (15th of month) |
| **Run Time**  | Time   | Time 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
```

### Hourly Schedule

| Field           | Type   | Description                | Example             |
| --------------- | ------ | -------------------------- | ------------------- |
| **Interval**    | Select | "hourly"                   | Hourly execution    |
| **Hours**       | Number | Every X hours (1-23)       | "6" (every 6 hours) |
| **Hour Offset** | Select | Minute 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.)
```

### Minutely Schedule ⭐ *Premium Feature*

| Field        | Type   | Description            | Example                 |
| ------------ | ------ | ---------------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Interval** | Select | "minutely"             | Minute-based execution  |
| **Minutes**  | Number | Every 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
```

### One-Time Schedule

| Field         | Type     | Description            | Example               |
| ------------- | -------- | ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Interval**  | Select   | "once"                 | Single execution      |
| **Once Time** | DateTime | Specific 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

### 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

### 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

### 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

### 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