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# Schedule an Automation

You can schedule an automation that’s in draft mode or already running.

1. In Automation Studio, edit an automation.
2. Click the **Workflow** tab.
    
    - If the automation doesn’t have a schedule, drag Schedule to the first position on the canvas and click **Configure**.
    - To modify an existing schedule, click **Edit**.
    
    To optimize the schedule, enter the start date and click **Use Recommended Time**.
3. Click **Done**.
4. Click **Save**.
    
    The automation is paused until you activate it.
5. Click **Active**.
6. Click **Activate**.
    
    You can run the automation at any time by clicking **Run Once**.

- **[Automation Duration](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_as_automation_duration.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    When you schedule automations in Automation Studio, make sure that the duration and schedule are aligned to prevent system stability issues.