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V3: Can I schedule recurring messages?

Can I schedule a recurring message that sends automatically

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Written by Anne Heath
Updated over a week ago

This option is available for People and Group Messages.

Once you have typed something into the message box, the Send button will turn purple. This means it is now active. Notice the arrow to the right side. When you hover on it, the tooltip reads More Options. Click on the arrow to reveal the Schedule Message option.

Now proceed to schedule your message...

If you click on this clock icon, the Schedule Message screen will pop up. (see image to the left)

In the popup you will see...

Specify Date: the date the message should be sent

Specify Time: the time the message should be sent

Repeat Message?

Click on the downward arrow to reveal the dropdown menu. (see image below).

Choose the repeat schedule from the dropdown menu.

To STOP the recurring message:

(1) If you want to keep it but not have it recur, come back here. Choose 'Does not Repeat' and change the scheduled date.
(2) If you do not want to use it again, just delete it.

Summary

The scheduling you have asked PastorsLine to set up.

Click on the purple Save button to confirm your schedule.


This option is available for People and Group Messages.

Once you have typed something into the message box, the Send button will turn purple. This means it is now active. Notice the arrow to the right side. When you hover on it, the tooltip reads More Options. Click on the arrow to reveal the Schedule Message option.

When you start typing a message, more icons appear. One of them is a clock icon (brown box in image above.

Now proceed to schedule your message...

If you click on this clock icon, the Schedule Message screen will pop up. (see image to the left)

In the popup you will see...

Specify Date: the date the message should be sent

Specify Time: the time the message should be sent

Repeat Message?

Click on the downward arrow to reveal the dropdown menu. (see image below).

Choose the repeat schedule from the dropdown menu.

To STOP the recurring message:

(1) If you want to keep it but not have it recur, come back here. Choose 'Does not Repeat' and change the scheduled date.
(2) If you do not want to use it again, just delete it.

Summary

The scheduling you have asked PastorsLine to set up.

Click on the purple Save button to confirm your schedule.


More scheduling options

You can schedule one-time messages or schedule multiple out at a time - days, weeks, or several months worth in advance if needed.

You can even create a template to use so when you are scheduling these messages in advance, you can simple drop the message in, select the date / time to send it and move on to the next message to schedule.

Articles about templates

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