How to trigger workflows on a recurring schedule

Learn how to set up scheduled workflow triggers in Keragon using the Scheduler. Scheduled workflows enable you to automate repetitive tasks by triggering actions at specific intervals, such as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or even custom intervals.

Setting Up Scheduled Workflow Triggers

Follow these simple steps to configure scheduled triggers:

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Step 1: Add a New Trigger

• In your Keragon workflow editor, click the '+' icon to add a new trigger.

Step 2: Search for "Scheduler"

• Type "scheduler" in the search bar to quickly find the scheduling trigger.

Step 3: Select the Scheduler Trigger

• Click on the "Scheduler" trigger from the search results.

Step 4: Choose a Schedule Frequency

• Keragon provides multiple preset options (Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly) or allows you to create custom intervals.

• For example, select "Every day" to trigger the workflow daily.

Step 5: Configure Trigger Options

• Adjust the trigger settings according to your requirements, such as specifying the exact time or day you want the workflow to run.

Step 6: Save Your Trigger

• Click "Save" to activate the scheduled trigger.

• Every action added after this step will now run automatically according to your chosen schedule.

Using Cron Expressions for Custom Schedules

Cron expressions allow you to create powerful and detailed scheduling rules. They consist of five fields that represent:

minute hour day_of_month month day_of_week

Example Cron Expressions

Best Practices for Scheduling

• Schedule workflows during off-peak hours for resource-intensive tasks.

• Regularly review your scheduled workflows to ensure they're running optimally.

With scheduled triggers, Keragon helps you reliably automate tasks, improving efficiency and ensuring consistent results.