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# 5. Schedule (Schedule script execution)
This feature is extremely useful for those who want to set up the tool to run automatically 24/7 without having to manually click.
To use it, check the box for Use scheduling feature (as shown in the image below).
> ⚠️ Important note: You must always keep the GPM Automate Runtime software running for the schedule to take effect. If you turn off the software, the schedule will not run.
To create and manage run schedules, click the `⚙️ Manage schedules` button. The system will allow you to set up 2 main types of schedules according to your needs:
**🔄 Type 1: Repeat after**
* How it works: The tool will automatically run the script again after each time interval (Hour - Minute - Second) that you set.
* Real example: As shown in the image, the schedule named `15s` is set to `15` in the Seconds field. This means that every 15 seconds, the tool will automatically trigger the script to run again.
**📍 Type 2: Time points**
* How it works: The tool will precisely activate at specific times that you set during the day. You can click the `+ Add` button to add multiple different time points.
* Real example: As shown in the image, the schedule named `20h00` is set to the time `20 : 0 : 0`. This means that exactly at 20 hours and 00 minutes every day, the tool will automatically open and run.
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