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# Automate tasks with schedules

> Set recurring backups, restarts, or commands.

Open **Schedules** and select **New schedule**. The panel uses cron timing for recurring tasks. Create a schedule, add its tasks, then review the timing and order before enabling it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sculkhosting/yXhvofbwyN1uQ7pe/images/panel/schedule-form.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yXhvofbwyN1uQ7pe&q=85&s=5052fb3652b74f017bb33a747213a753" alt="The New schedule form showing presets and cron timing fields" width="995" height="600" data-path="images/panel/schedule-form.jpg" />

Common tasks include a backup, a server restart, and a console command. For a routine restart, consider backing up first and allowing enough time for the backup to finish. Check the schedule after its first run to confirm that it worked as expected.

<Tip>The **List** and **Map** tabs show the same schedules in different views. If a task does not run, check the schedule's settings and the server's **Activity** and **Console** pages.</Tip>


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