Choose a Scheduling Method¶
First confirm that your sources synchronize and your layout generates output manually. Then choose the scheduler for the installation that will perform those operations.
| Installation | Method | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop with Pro | Create schedules in IPTVBoss and apply the system schedule on supported installations | Sync Schedule |
| Desktop using an operating-system task | Run noGUI synchronization with Windows Task Scheduler or cron | External noGUI Scheduling |
| Continuously running XC Server | Configure the server's own schedules | Server Console: Current Schedules |
Use one scheduler for a given job and database. Review existing operating-system tasks before applying a new schedule to avoid duplicate runs. The desktop application must be closed before a standalone noGUI run uses its database.
Related tasks¶
- Database Sync and Backups explains how to protect and synchronize your configuration.
- Email Notifications configures provider-credential expiry notifications.
- Automatic NoGUI user checks explains which provider credentials are refreshed during noGUI runs.
- Logs and Diagnostics helps investigate a failed run.
To publish playlist and guide files to Dropbox or Google Drive, use Cloud Provider Setup and Cloud Output Links.