Time-Based Trigger | Auto Run Function | Google Apps Script Tutorial #3

Welcome to Google Apps Script Tutorial #3! In this video, we’ll learn how to automate script execution using Time-Based Triggers in Google Apps Script. If you want to schedule functions to run automatically—daily, hourly, or even every few minutes—then this tutorial is for you! 💡

🔹 What Will You Learn in This Video?
✅ What are Time-Based Triggers? – How they work and why they are useful ⏳
✅ How to set up an Auto-Run Function? – Run your Google Apps Script automatically 🚀
✅ Types of Time-Based Triggers in Google Apps Script:

Run every minute, hour, or day

Specific time of the day execution

Fixed intervals (like every 5 minutes)
✅ How to create, edit, and delete triggers?
✅ Common use cases of time-based triggers:

Sending automated emails 📧

Updating Google Sheets data 📊

Running daily reports 📜

Scheduling reminders and notifications 🔔

🔹 Why Are Time-Based Triggers Useful?
Time-based triggers automate repetitive tasks so that you don’t have to run scripts manually. This can be helpful for:
✅ Businesses – Automating reporting, order tracking, and sales analysis 📊
✅ Personal Productivity – Sending yourself reminders, logging data, or cleaning up files 📝
✅ Developers & Automators – Running scripts at a scheduled time without manual intervention 💡

🔹 How to Create a Time-Based Trigger? (Step-by-Step Guide)
1️⃣ Go to Google Apps Script Editor (Extensions → Apps Script)
2️⃣ Write your function (Example: send an automated email)
4️⃣ Choose the trigger type (time-driven trigger)
5️⃣ Save and authorize the script

👀 Example Code: Running a Function Every Day at 9 AM

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function createTrigger() {
.timeBased()
.everyDays(1)
.atHour(9)
.create();
}

function myScheduledFunction() {
}
🎯 This will automatically execute myScheduledFunction() every day at 9 AM.

🔹 Common Errors & Troubleshooting
🔸 Authorization Required – Grant permissions when setting up the trigger ✅
🔸 Trigger Not Running – Check if you have set the right interval/time ⏳
🔸 Script Execution Limit Reached – Optimize the script if it runs too often ⚠️

🔹 Conclusion & Next Steps
✅ Now you know how to automate functions using time-based triggers in Google Apps Script! 🚀
💡 Try setting up your own scheduled task! Whether it's sending emails, updating Google Sheets, or running daily reports, time-based triggers can save you a lot of time and effort.

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