n8n Node Guide: Schedule Trigger

Description

Automation & Scheduling node in n8n.

What It Does

Run the workflow on a schedule (cron-like).

When To Use It

Recurring jobs: daily digests, hourly checks, weekly reports.

Key Parameters

Trigger Times (time, timezone), intervals

Common Mistakes

Timezone matters – set it explicitly or your 9am runs at 9am UTC.

Example

Daily 09:00 America/New_York -> fetch orders -> send summary.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – Schedule Trigger ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Use “Trigger Interval” for simple every-N-minutes schedules.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

Schedule Trigger works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.