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# Schedule a daily trigger

> Run a workflow every day with a cron trigger.

**Goal:** Fire a workflow once per day without opening Chat.

## Prerequisites

* A workflow that should run unattended (correct tools and connections)
* Connected accounts already working for a manual test run

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm a manual run works">
    Run the workflow from Chat or Run/Test once. Fix auth or tool errors first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set cron on the workflow">
    Open the workflow editor. Set the start type to **cron**, choose an expression and timezone, and save.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable related instances">
    If the product creates or lists a trigger instance, open [Triggers](https://flowra.dev/dashboard/triggers) and ensure it is enabled.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the first fire or use a near-term schedule">
    For a quicker check, temporarily use a schedule a few minutes ahead, then switch to the daily expression after you see a successful execution.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify

* A new row appears under [Executions](https://flowra.dev/dashboard/workflows/executions) at the expected time
* The Triggers page shows the instance enabled with recent activity when applicable

## Next

* [Triggers in the dashboard](/product/triggers-in-dashboard)
* [Triggers API](/guides/triggers)