# Overview

Create dependable scheduled automation by defining the task, target, timezone, recurrence, permissions, delivery, and run monitoring.

![Scheduled Tasks in Foxora v5.0.3](/docs/images/v5.0.3/automation/schedules-overview.webp)

## Where this lives

Open **foxora → Schedules**.

A scheduled task starts a configured agent or crew automatically at a specified time or recurrence and records each execution as a run with status, logs, and output.

> **Safety:** Scheduled work may run without a person watching. Avoid unrestricted destructive actions, confirm connection availability, and make repeated execution safe.

## Steps

1. Open **foxora → Schedules**.
2. Create dependable scheduled automation by defining the task, target, timezone, recurrence, permissions, delivery.
3. Run monitoring.
4. Choose **New scheduled task**, set title, description, agent or crew assignee, state, priority, and free-text timing, then review the queued item before relying on unattended execution.
5. **Confirm the result.** Use Run now for a controlled test, inspect the created run and destination, then confirm the next scheduled time in the intended timezone.

## Choose the right path

- Use a one-time schedule for deferred work.
- Use recurrence for predictable maintenance or reporting.
- Use an event-triggered workflow when timing is not the real trigger.


## Confirm it worked

- Use Run now for a controlled test, inspect the created run and destination, then confirm the next scheduled time in the intended timezone.
- The screen, command, file, run, or destination named in this guide reflects the expected state.