How this Helps

By selecting a scheduled trigger, users ensure that workflows execute automatically at the desired frequency without requiring manual intervention.
A scheduled trigger initiates a workflow at a time and recurrence based on your configurations. Workflows can run at fixed intervals (hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly) or on a custom schedule using for advanced flexibility. Scheduled triggers are essential for automating routine tasks, such as generating reports, performing system checks, or executing recurring processes.
Scheduling triggers are great for managing tasks during business hours or off-peak times.
Need help finding the right trigger type for your use case? See About Triggers.
Users can configure schedules using:
Scheduling MethodDescription
Fixed IntervalsRun workflows hourly, daily, weekly, or at custom time frames.
Cron ExpressionsSpecify complex scheduling patterns using standard cron syntax.

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How Scheduled Triggers Work

Scheduled triggers allow workflows to start automatically at predefined times or intervals, executing based on a fixed schedule. Scheduled triggers are ideal for routine automation tasks. For example, IT admins can use scheduled triggers to automate daily system health checks, ensuring potential issues are identified and addressed promptly—without requiring manual intervention. The following diagram illustrates how these triggers work:
1

A Scheduled Time Arrives

The trigger activates at the predefined time or interval, such as daily at 8 AM or every 15 minutes.
2

Trigger Conditions are Evaluated

If conditions are configured, Blink evaluates whether the conditions are met.
3

Trigger Fires & Passes Data

If the conditions are met, the trigger activates and passes relevant execution details, such as timestamps and scheduling metadata.
4

Workflow Executes

The associated workflow starts and runs the predefined automation tasks.

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Configuring a Scheduled Trigger

1

Start a New Scheduled Workflow

Create a new workflow and choose the Scheduled trigger. You will be directed to the workflow editor.
2

Open the Schedule Settings

In the Trigger section, click Click to schedule a run. This opens the trigger configuration settings. Select “Every time period”
3

Set the Workflow Schedule

Define how often your workflow should run, and select the appropriate time zone for the schedule.
Your current time zone is selected by default.
You can choose from:
  • Hourly
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Custom (advanced option using a Cron expression)
If you select Custom, you can use the built-in Cron Expression Picker to create a precise schedule. It follows standard Cron syntax:
SymbolDescription
*any value
,value list separator
-range of values
/step values
Important Scheduling Notes:
  • Default Interval: Workflows run every 5 minutes by default.
  • Minimum Interval: The shortest allowed schedule is every 1 minute.
  • Performance Consideration: Running workflows too frequently (e.g., every minute) can create unnecessary system load. Optimize these workflows for efficiency.
  • Validation: If the Cron expression is invalid, it will be highlighted in red.
4

Apply and Confirm the Schedule

Click Apply to save your scheduled time

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See It In Action

About Triggers

Learn how triggers automate workflow execution.

Creating a New Workflow

Build and configure workflows from scratch.

Configuring Event-Based Triggers

Set up triggers that start workflows based on events.

On-Demand Triggers

Manually start workflows whenever needed.