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# Schedule data import

# Schedule data import {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Schedule the frequency for the data import to ensure that the automation data is updated as required.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ac.automation_technical_user or sn_ac.automation_admin

Proceed from the Define source tab. For information on defining source, see [Define source for automation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dFXzoVdaYM6tDAbJF8loTA "Define the source that you want to add for your automations.").

## Procedure

1. Provide the details on the form.  
   * Daily: Schedules the data import daily.

     Enter a time when the data must be imported daily.

     You can provide the time in 12-hour format or 24-hour format.
   * Weekly: Schedules the data import weekly.
     1. Select a day of the week when the data must be imported from the Select Day list.
     2. Enter a time when the data must be imported.You can provide the time in 12-hour format or 24-hour format.

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   * Monthly: Schedules the data import monthly.
     1. Select a specific date of the month when the data must be imported from the Select Date list.
     2. Enter a time when the data must be imported daily.You can provide the time in 12-hour format or 24-hour format.

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   * Run once: Schedules the data import only once.

     Select the calendar icon on the Select Date field, and select a specific date and time when the data must be imported.
   * Repeat: Schedules the data import at a custom frequency.

     Select a custom frequency for your data import. Use this option if you want to import data in a frequency that does not match to
     any other frequency provided here, such as weekly, monthly, and so on. For example, you could set the frequency to bi-weekly or once in three months.
     1. Provide a value in the Days field.

        If you provide 20, the data import will happen once every 20 days.
     2. Enter a time when the data must be imported.You can provide the time in 12-hour format or 24-hour format.

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2. Select Save and continue.  
   The Select spoke section is displayed.