How to Schedule Imports?

Overview

Scheduling allows you to automatically run imports at specified intervals. This is perfect for keeping your store synchronized with external data sources or regularly updating product information.

PrimeLink uses WordPress Cron to schedule imports, so they run automatically in the background without manual intervention.

Enabling Scheduling

Step 6: Options & Scheduling

Scheduling is configured in Step 6 of the import wizard:

1. Complete Steps 1-5 of the import wizard
2. Navigate to Step 6: Options & Scheduling
3. Find the "Automatic Scheduling" section
4. Enable scheduling
5. Configure schedule settings

Schedule Options

Frequency

Choose how often the import should run:

Time Settings

Configure when the import should run:

• Time of Day: Specific time (for daily/weekly/monthly)
• Day of Week: Specific day (for weekly)
• Day of Month: Specific day (for monthly)

Incremental Imports

What are Incremental Imports?

Incremental imports only process new or changed data:

When to Use

Enable incremental imports when:

• Source data is updated regularly
• You only want to import changes
• You want faster scheduled imports

Notifications

Email Notifications

Get notified when scheduled imports run:

• Enable email notifications
• Receive import completion reports
• Get alerts for errors or issues

Notification Settings

Configure what notifications to receive:

Managing Scheduled Imports

View Scheduled Imports

Check your scheduled imports:

1. Go to PrimeLink → Imports → Manage Imports
2. Look for imports with schedule icon or indicator
3. View next run time
4. Check schedule status

Edit Schedule

To modify a schedule:

• Edit the import
• Go to Step 6
• Modify schedule settings
• Save changes

Disable Schedule

To stop scheduled imports:

• Edit the import
• Go to Step 6
• Disable scheduling
• Save changes

Tips and Best Practices

Next Steps