📆 Scheduler
The Scheduler feature allows administrators to automate posts in their group. This can be used for one-time announcements or recurring reminders about important updates, events, or content. Scheduled messages support multimedia, providing flexibility for engaging your community.
Overview
With the Scheduler, you can:
- Schedule one-time announcements for specific dates and times
- Set up recurring messages at regular intervals
- Add interactive buttons to scheduled posts
- Automatically delete messages after a set period
- Post across different time zones
This feature ensures your community stays active and informed even when you're not online.
Configuration
To access the Scheduler:
- Use the
/settingscommand in your chat - Navigate to 💬 Messages → 📆 Scheduler
- Select Create Scheduled Message to begin
Creating a Scheduled Message
Go to Scheduled Messages Settings and select Create Scheduled Message.
Configuration Options
Title
Set an internal title for your scheduled message to easily identify it later when managing your scheduled posts.
Example titles:
- "Daily Welcome Message"
- "Weekly Event Reminder"
- "Monthly Newsletter"
Use clear, descriptive titles that help you quickly identify the purpose of each scheduled message.
Buttons
Add interactive buttons to your scheduled message.
Uses:
- Linking to websites
- Directing to X (Twitter) posts
- Connecting to other resources
- Call-to-action buttons
💡 Useful for linking to websites, X (Twitter) posts, or other resources directly from the scheduled post.
Button format:
Button Text | URL
Timezone
Select the timezone you want the post to follow.
Important: This ensures your message is posted at the correct local time for your primary audience.
Date
Choose the exact date you want your scheduled message to be posted.
Time
Select the specific time for the post to be sent.
Note: It will follow the timezone you have selected.
Format: Use 24-hour or 12-hour format depending on your system.
Schedule posts when your community is most active. Review your chat analytics to determine peak activity periods.
Deletion Mode
Toggle if you want the scheduled message to automatically delete itself after a certain period.
Options:
- Delete after a set amount time: Set a specific duration
- On next scheduled message: Message gets removed after the next one is posted
- No not delete: Message stays permanently
Recurring
Set whether the message should be posted only once or recurring at set intervals.
Common intervals:
- 10m (every 10 minutes) - For very frequent updates
- 1h (hourly) - Regular reminders
- 24h (daily) - Daily messages
- 7d (weekly) - Weekly updates
- 30d (monthly) - Monthly newsletters
Be mindful of how often recurring messages post. Messages that are too frequent could come across as spam.
Saving Your Scheduled Message
After setting up your scheduled message, click Save to confirm and activate it.
Once this is done, the bot will confirm the creation of the scheduled message and it will be added to your scheduled posts list.
Managing Scheduled Messages
Viewing Scheduled Messages
Access your list of scheduled messages to:
- See all upcoming posts
- Check their schedules
- Review their settings
- Monitor their status
Editing Scheduled Messages
You can edit existing scheduled messages to:
- Pause it
- Send to the group immediately
- Update the content
- Change the timing
- Modify buttons
- Adjust deletion settings
- Enable/disable recurring
Deleting Scheduled Messages
Remove scheduled messages that are no longer needed or were created in error.
Troubleshooting
Scheduled message not posting?
- Verify the date and time are set correctly
- Check the timezone setting
- Ensure the bot has permission to post
- Confirm the scheduled message is saved and active
Wrong posting time?
- Double-check the timezone selection
- Verify the time is set in the correct format
- Consider daylight saving time adjustments
Buttons not working?
- Verify the URL format is correct
- Test links before scheduling
- Ensure proper button format (Text | URL)
Recurring messages posting too often?
- Review the interval setting
- Adjust to a longer interval if needed
- Consider using deletion mode to reduce clutter
Messages not deleting automatically?
- Verify deletion mode is enabled
- Check the deletion timing is set correctly
- Ensure bot has permission to delete messages