How-to Guides · LessonReviewed by Praveen T, ServiceNow Trainer, 9 yrs · Updated · Published · current release · step-by-step
ServiceNow Schedule a job
Run a script automatically on a cron-like schedule.
Quick answer
To schedule a ServiceNow job, open System Definition, Scheduled Jobs, click New and choose Automatically run a script. Set the frequency, daily, weekly or periodically, write the script with setLimit() so each run handles a bounded set, save, and use Execute Now to test. Never hold a long transaction; process a limited set per run and log progress.
Key takeaways
- Steps
- Batch safely
Scheduled jobs run server-side scripts on a repeating schedule, ideal for cleanup, reminders and batch updates.
Steps
- Open System Definition → Scheduled Jobs and click New, then Automatically run a script.
- Set the run frequency (daily, weekly, periodically).
- Write the script, keep it batched with
setLimit(). - Save and use Execute Now to test.
Batch safely
Never hold a long transaction. Process a limited set per run and log progress.
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