# Scheduling
Enable periodic runs in **Settings → Scheduling**.
### Standard scheduling
Use this for simple recurring syncs.
It applies one cadence to all enabled pairs.
The new Standard Scheduler replaces the old basic scheduler with a guided wizard.
Instead of showing every timing field at once, it works in two steps:
1. Choose a frequency.
2. Fill in the one extra timing field that matches that choice.
This keeps irrelevant inputs off the screen.
#### Current plan
The top of the wizard shows a live **Current plan** summary.
It updates as you change the schedule.
Use it to confirm the schedule in plain language before saving.
#### Frequency options
**Every hour**
Runs once at the top of every hour.
No extra timing field is needed.
**Every N hours**
Runs on a repeating hour-based interval.
Set how many hours to wait between runs.
Use this when hourly is too frequent, but once per day is too slow.
**Daily at**
Runs once per day at a specific local time.
Set a time like `03:30`.
**Custom**
Runs on a custom repeat interval in minutes or hours.
Use this when the built-in hourly or daily options do not fit.
#### Custom schedule rules
* Minimum interval: `15 minutes`
* Units: `minutes` or `hours`
* Intervals under `1 hour` show a warning in the UI
{% hint style="warning" %}
Intervals shorter than `1 hour` can look like aggressive polling to provider APIs.
That may be treated as API abuse and can risk throttling or a ban.
{% endhint %}
#### Recommendation
Start with **Daily at** for most setups.
Use **Every N hours** when you need a shorter repeat window.
### Advanced scheduling
Advanced Scheduling is the power-user mode.
Use it when one simple recurring timer is not enough.
Think of it like this:
* **Standard Scheduling**: one simple recurring sync plan
* **Advanced Scheduling**: multiple automations in one place
Use it when you need:
* per-pair timing
* timed step ordering
* automated captures
* event-based triggers
The advanced panel also includes a live **Current plan** summary.
It shows how many timed steps, capture schedules, and event triggers are configured.
It also tells you whether the plan is active, ready, or needs attention.
For the full setup, see [Advanced scheduling](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/crosswatch/scheduling/advanced-scheduling).
### Which mode to use
* Use **Standard Scheduling** for simple recurring syncs.
* Use **Advanced Scheduling** when you need multiple jobs, captures, event-driven behavior, or a more structured automation workflow.
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