Auto-Scheduling FAQs: timing, limits, and failed runs
Learn how to find quick answers about scheduling Flow Lister runs for each marketplace.
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- Full guide: Auto-Scheduling: schedule, limit, and clear runs
- Error fixes: Auto-Scheduling: troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions
What does Auto-Scheduling do?
Auto-Scheduling starts a Flow Lister run for you at a time you pick. It opens Flow Lister and lists the links you already loaded there.
How do I schedule a one-time or daily run?
Open the popup, open your marketplace's settings card, and go to Auto-Scheduling. Turn on Enable Auto-Schedule, set the time, pick One-time execution or Repeat daily, and click Save Schedule.
Are eBay and Poshmark schedules separate?
Yes. eBay has its own schedule under eBay Settings, and Poshmark has its own under Poshmark Settings. Saving or clearing one doesn't change the other.
What does Max Listing Limit do for scheduled runs?
Max Listing Limit stops a scheduled run after that many listings. Leave it empty to list every link loaded in Flow Lister.
Does my computer or browser need to be on for Auto-Scheduling?
Yes. Chrome must be open and your computer awake at the scheduled time, because the schedule runs inside the extension. Schedules use your computer's local time zone.
Where do I see the next scheduled run?
The Next scheduled run line in the Auto-Scheduling section shows the date and time of the next run. It shows "—" when no schedule is set.
How do I clear a schedule?
Open the Auto-Scheduling section for that marketplace and click Clear. The Next scheduled run line goes back to "—".
Why does Auto-Scheduling say "Please select a time for scheduling"?
This message means Schedule Time (24-hour) is empty. Pick a time and click Save Schedule again.
Why does Auto-Scheduling say "Max listing limit must be a positive number"?
This message means Max Listing Limit has 0, a negative number, or text. Type a whole number above 0, or leave it empty for no limit.
What should I do when I get an "Auto-Schedule Failed" notification?
Read the reason in the notification. Most often you need to sign in to DropFlowLister again from the popup, then save the schedule again.
Why does the log say "Auto-schedule: no Amazon links loaded — add links first"?
This message means the Flow Lister links box was empty when the schedule fired. Paste your links into Flow Lister and leave them there before the next run.
Which time zone does Auto-Scheduling use?
Auto-Scheduling uses your computer's clock and time zone, in 24-hour format. If you change time zones, check Next scheduled run again.
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Email contact@dropflowlister.com with a screenshot of your schedule and the notification you saw.