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# Scheduling imports

Import Manager allows users to schedule imports. If you schedule import of a given template, it would execute at this time.

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You can schedule imports only for following file sources: URL, Server folder or file, FTP, SFTP, FTPS.
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## When is this useful

You can set up automatic exports from other software solutions that you use for e-commerce and enable scheduled imports in Import Manager. So, if you add a product in other place, it would automatically import to nopCommerce.

This tool provides endless spectrum of automation that you can perform.

## How to schedule an import

In order to schedule an import you should go to **Scedule Settings** tab of your import template.

<figure><img src="/files/4lcoqny6IsHqDJF4jQIv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Schedule Settings tab</p></figcaption></figure>

Enable Scheduler

Select times and weekdays that you would like your import to run, and click Save

Now your import will run automatically at the given time and day