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Help CenterFeature Modules4.3 Set run time

4.3 Set run time

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Choose a run frequency

Run time decides when automation runs. When creating or editing automation, you can run it once or repeat it on a schedule.

Common settings:

Run typeBest for
OncePre-launch checks or reminders for a specific date
DailyDaily reports, ad checks, inventory checks
WeeklyWeekly reports, content plans, SEO checks
MonthlyMonthly reviews, budget summaries, archive work

Set automation run frequency

How to set it

  1. Open the automation.
  2. Find run time or schedule rules.
  3. Choose once, daily, weekly, or monthly.
  4. Set the date and time.
  5. Save and check the next run time.

If you are unsure about frequency, start lower, such as weekly. Increase it after you confirm the result is useful.

Enable scheduled automation

Run it manually first

You do not need to wait for the next scheduled run. Use Run now or Test to check the output first.

Run manually when:

  • You create automation for the first time.
  • You update the task brief.
  • You change the run time.
  • You switch brand, product, project, or connector data.

View automation run details

Change the run time later

You can update the run time after creation. The automation will use the new schedule after saving.

If you only want it to stop temporarily, pause it instead of deleting it.