---
title: "Interval Job"
slug: "interval-job"
description: "An Interval Job is a Job within Decisions that is set to run at a specific interval, or time span, for a set number of times. This document shows users how to create and use the Interval Job function to pick a specific Flow to run at this chosen interval."
tags: ["interval job", "Scheduled Jobs"]
updated: 2025-08-06T16:22:37Z
published: 2025-08-06T16:22:37Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Interval Job

## Overview

An **Interval Job** allows a user to pick a Flow and run it for a defined number of times at specific intervals of time.

To learn more about scheduled jobs refer to [Understanding Scheduled Jobs](https://documentation.decisions.com/v9/docs/understanding-scheduled-jobs).

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## Configurations for Interval Jobs

In the Designer Studio, navigate to the **System > Jobs And Events > Scheduled Jobs.**Navigate to **Add** **Interval Jobs**.

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| Configuration | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Interval Job Name | This allows setting the Name of the Job. |
| Enabled | When selected, this will ensure that the Interval Job is active and running. |
| Pick Flow | This will allow the user to pick an existing Flow. Refer to the following article to create a [Flow](https://documentation.decisions.com/v9/docs/create-flows). |
| Only Run on Job Server | When Enabled, this will run the Job only on one server from the clustered environment. |
| Count | Number of times the job will run at once. |
| Interval | Adjust the Sliders to set the interval time. |
| Notify on Job Delay | When this option is enabled, users can set up notifications for delays in their job by configuring the relevant details. |
| - Delay Greater than (in seconds) | This serves as a buffer period before notifications are sent to users regarding the delay in the jobs. |
| - Add to Logs | This feature allows for the addition of logs to the log folder and additionally allows for setting the level of logs. Refer to the following document to know more about [logging settings](https://documentation.decisions.com/docs/logging-overview?highlight=logging%20settings.). |
| - Emails | This will trigger an email notification to the configured email addresses, informing them that the job has been delayed. |
| - Create Assignments | This will create the assignments to the users and groups regarding the delayed job. |

Interval Jobs Running in a Clustered Environment:Interval Jobs work differently from Scheduled Jobs within a Clustered Environment. Interval Jobs will run on all cluster nodes unless the 'Only Run on Job Server' is enabled. 

Newly created Interval jobs will be shown under the **Interval Jobs** tab. The Interval Job may be edited or deleted by right-clicking the Job and utilizing its Action menu.

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