# Set the service trigger schedule

## Introduction <a href="#introduction" id="introduction"></a>

This page is **part 3** of the instruction set for [adding a Patchworks service for an Inbound API connector](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector):

| Part # | Link to instructions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1      | [Add a default service](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector/add-a-default-service)           |
| 2      | [Configure service settings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector/configure-service-settings) |
| **3**  | **Set the service trigger schedule**                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 4      | [Define field mappings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector/define-field-mappings)           |
| 5      | ​[Activate the service](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector/activate-the-service)            |

## Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

The steps detailed on this page assume that you are following the ['new service'](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector) flow and have just saved service settings, so the **service trigger** page is displayed:

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If you have exited the 'new service' flow and need to get back to this point, you can access all service configuration options via the **canvas** tab:

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## The steps <a href="#the-steps" id="the-steps"></a>

Follow the steps below to set a schedule on which the service for your Inbound API connector will be triggered.

**Step 1** \
Click the **trigger type** dropdown field and select the **schedule** option:​

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**Step 2** \
Set scheduling options as required:

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**Step 3** \
Click the **next** button. Schedule settings are saved, and **mapping** options are displayed - please see the [define field mappings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/inbound-api/using-the-inbound-api-connector-with-patchworks-services/adding-a-patchworks-service-for-an-inbound-api-connector/define-field-mappings) page for guidance.