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# Schedule a new task

Step-by-step guide to schedule automatic tasks on your server (restart, backups, commands).

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The **automatic tasks** are used to run actions at fixed times.\
Examples: daily restart, server command, scheduled maintenance.
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### Objective

Create a **schedule** (days + times), then add **tasks** (actions).

### Step-by-step guide

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**Create a schedule**

On the dashboard, click **Create a new schedule**.

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Fill in:

* **Name** (e.g. `Daily restart`)
* **Execution days** (e.g. every day, or Mon/Wed/Fri)
* **Execution time(s)**
* **Activation** (the schedule must be activated to run)

Then click **Create the schedule**.
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**Add a task to the schedule**

On the schedule, click the menu **⋯** then **Add a task**.

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**Configure the task (action)**

Fill in:

* **Action** (e.g. restart, run a command)
* **Delay between tasks** (useful if you chain multiple actions)
* **Command** (if the action requires it)

Finish with **Create**.

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Good habit: start with a “test” schedule in 5 minutes.\
You can confirm the trigger before switching to daily.
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### Common issues

* **Nothing happens at the scheduled time** : check that the schedule is **enabled**.
* **Wrong time** : check the timezone used by your server and retest.
* **Task created but no effect** : confirm that the**action** chosen matches the need (restart vs command).

### FAQ

#### Can I put multiple tasks in a single schedule?

Yes. Add multiple tasks and use the **delay** to chain them properly.

#### What is the “delay between tasks” for?

To prevent two actions from starting at the same time.\
Example: backup → wait 60s → restart.

#### How do I modify or delete a schedule?

Open **Automatic tasks**, then use the menu **⋯** on the schedule.