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In New Transfer, use the Schedule picker between Destination and Advanced options. Choose:

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A Next run line updates as you adjust it. When you click Start Transfer, the first run happens straight away and the schedule counts from there. Each later run appears in the list as its own entry, so you can see the history.

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Related: Do scheduled transfers run when Storage Studio is closed? · Stop a scheduled transfer

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Data Transfers · Scheduling transfers

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How do I schedule a transfer to run automatically?

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Short answer: In New Transfer pick a Schedule — Every N hours (1–24), Daily, Weekly or Monthly — set the time, then Start Transfer. The first run happens immediately; later runs appear as their own entries.

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In New Transfer, use the Schedule picker between Destination and Advanced options. Choose:

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  • Manual only — runs once, when you start it.
  • Every N hours — from 1 to 24 hours.
  • Daily — at a time you choose.
  • Weekly — on a weekday at a time.
  • Monthly — on a day of the month at a time.
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A Next run line updates as you adjust it. When you click Start Transfer, the first run happens straight away and the schedule counts from there. Each later run appears in the list as its own entry, so you can see the history.

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Related: Do scheduled transfers run when Storage Studio is closed? · Stop a scheduled transfer

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