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# Schedule Your Opt-In Tools

Our scheduling feature allows you to automate the activation and inactivation of pop-ups, ensuring smooth and efficient campaign management without the need for manual adjustments.

### Key details:

* **Automate Pop-Up Timing**: Schedule activation and inactivation dates for your opt-ins directly from the editor.
* **Streamline Campaigns**: Manage both desktop and mobile pop-ups effortlessly with precise timing.
* **Easy Management**: View, edit, or override schedules anytime with real-time status updates.

### How to Schedule Opt-In Tools

Opt-in scheduling is a game-changer for managing your pop-ups and welcome flows. With this feature, you can plan your campaigns effortlessly by setting activation and inactivation times directly in the editor. Here’s how to use it.

### How to Set Up Scheduling

1. **Access the Schedule Button:** In the opt-in editor, locate the Schedule button (displayed as a secondary button).

![Schedule-1](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FjUs3aSXajXExgLEr3ocw%2Fscheduling-opt-ins-1.png?alt=media)

2. **Set Dates and Times:** Click the button to open the scheduling modal. Enter the activation date and time (required). Optionally, add an inactivation date and time by selecting the Inactivate popup on checkbox.

![Schedule 3](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FDIrHenz65rza1otPHyjL%2Fscheduling-opt-ins-2.png?alt=media)

3. **Time Zones:** The hour settings reflect your local time zone for clarity.
4. **Save Changes:** Once you schedule the pop-up, it is saved as active and redirects you to the list page with a confirmation message.

![Opt-in tool editor - Activate poup modal](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FKBjGtIwusa1PSOb0jKIm%2Fscheduling-opt-ins-3.png?alt=media)

### Managing Scheduled Opt-Ins

* **Viewing Scheduled Pop-Ups:** On the list page, scheduled opt-ins will display their next activation or inactivation date. Hover over the date to see the exact time.
* **Editing a Schedule:** Click the Schedule button again to update existing schedules.
* **Manual Changes:** You can manually activate or deactivate a scheduled pop-up, but this will override the schedule and display a confirmation alert.

### Important to keep in mind

* Activation dates cannot be in the past.
* Inactivation dates must follow activation dates.
* A pop-up must meet all activation requirements (e.g., connected Welcome Flow) to be scheduled.

### Exceptions

1. **A/B Testing Conflicts:** If A/B testing is active, scheduling will be disabled. If scheduling is already set, A/B testing cannot be enabled until the schedule is removed.
2. **Alerts for Manual Changes:** Activating or deactivating outside of the schedule will trigger an alert and remove the existing schedule.
3. **Validation for Missing Welcome Flow:** A pop-up without a connected Welcome Flow cannot be activated or scheduled.

With this robust scheduling feature, you can now run your campaigns effortlessly, saving time and ensuring flawless execution.

If you have questions or need assistance, [reach out to our support team](https://help.recart.com/en/articles/360794-how-do-i-contact-recart-support)!


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