Make Scheduling: Automate API Calls at Specific Times
Complete guide to scheduling in Make.com with AppHighway tools. Cron jobs, webhooks, interval triggers, and time-based automation patterns for reliable workflows.
TL;DR
- Use Schedule trigger for time-based scenarios (every hour, daily, weekly)
- Cron expressions for advanced scheduling: 0 9 * * 1-5 (weekdays at 9am)
- Webhook triggers for real-time event-driven automation
- Combine Schedule + IF for conditional execution
- Optimize timing to respect rate limits and minimize points waste
- Monitor scenario execution history to track reliability
Why Scheduling Matters
Automated scheduling transforms one-time scripts into reliable production systems. Whether processing data daily, checking for updates hourly, or responding to events in real-time, proper scheduling is essential.
Schedule Trigger Types
Interval-Based (Simple)
Run every X minutes/hours/days
Every 15 minutes | Every 2 hours | Daily at 9am
Regular data syncs, periodic checks
Cron Expression (Advanced)
Precise scheduling with cron syntax
0 9 * * 1-5 (weekdays 9am) | 0 */6 * * * (every 6 hours)
Complex schedules, business hours only
Webhook (Event-Driven)
Trigger on external events instantly
New form submission | Database update | File upload
Real-time processing, user-triggered actions
Next Steps
Build scheduled automations
Scheduled Scenario Examples
Download blueprints with pre-configured scheduling patterns.
Make.com Integration Guide
Learn the fundamentals of Make.com with AppHighway tools.
Set It and Forget It
Proper scheduling turns Make scenarios into reliable background workers. Whether hourly syncs or daily reports, scheduled automation with AppHighway tools runs 24/7 without manual intervention.
Ready to automate on schedule? Download our blueprints with optimized timing patterns.