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Trigger Using Scheduler


You can automate workflow execution by adding scheduled triggers that run at regular intervals. Use Interval mode to set the frequency with predefined options or Cron mode for more granular control with cron syntax. Additionally, you can specify a timezone to ensure the schedule aligns with local time.

Types of Schedule​

Interval Mode​

Interval mode is ideal for simple schedules. For example, you can trigger tasks every 10 minutes, run hourly updates, or initiate weekly routines. Just specify the interval in minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months to suit your needs.

Scheduler - Interval Mode

Cron Mode​

Cron mode offers precise scheduling using cron syntax. It’s perfect for tasks like running workflows daily at 3:15 AM, triggering actions every 15th of the month, or scheduling processes for weekdays only. With cron expressions like 0 9 * * 1 (every Monday at 9 AM), you can fine-tune your triggers with ease.

Scheduler - Cron Mode

Running Workflow at Schedule Time​

On Regular Intervals​

  1. Create and configure a workflow. Refer to the Workflow Overview guide to create a new workflow.
  2. Navigate to the Triggers section on the left panel. Click on Schedules. And then click on + New schedule. Select Interval as the Label.
    Scheduler - Interval Mode
  3. Fill the required fields.
    • Timezone: Select the local timezone on which you want to trigger the workflow.
    • Run every: Select the interval when you want to run the workflow.
    • Environment: Select the environement on which you want to run the workflow.
    Scheduler - Interval Mode
  4. Click on + Create schedule to create and save the schedule. By default the schedule is inactive, toggle the switch to activate the schedule.
    Scheduler - Interval Mode

On Cron Schedule​

You can use Cron Syntax to configure a schedule. ToolJet offers an graphical user interface to configure corn schedule.

  1. Create and configure a workflow. Refer to the Workflow Overview guide to create a new workflow.
  2. Navigate to the Triggers section on the left panel. Click on Schedules. And then click on + New schedule. Select Cron as the Label.
    Scheduler - Interval Mode
  3. Fill the required fields.
    • Timezone: Select the local timezone on which you want to trigger the workflow.
    • Schedule when you want to trigger the workflow.
    • Environment: Select the environement on which you want to run the workflow.
    Navigate to Workflow Section
    In the above image the workflow is schduled to trigger at the 15th minute of every hour, you can check that below the environment field as well. You can refer to this website to generate a cron schedule.
  4. Click on + Create schedule to create and save the schedule. By default the schedule is inactive, toggle the switch to activate the schedule.
    Scheduler - Interval Mode