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Schedule Automatic Instance Power On/Off

ScheduleJob allows the system to automatically power on and power off Instances on a predefined schedule. This feature is suitable for reducing costs in environments that do not need to run continuously — for example, shutting down dev/test Instances overnight and on weekends, then powering them back on during work hours.

Create a New Schedule (ScheduleJob)​

Steps​

Step 1: In the Instance or VPC management interface, go to Schedule → click Create schedule.

Step 2: Fill in the schedule information:

FieldDescription
Schedule nameDisplay name; should clearly describe the purpose
Start timeThe time the system performs Power On
Stop timeThe time the system performs Power Off
FrequencyDaily or weekly
TimezoneThe timezone applied to the schedule

Step 3: Click Confirm to create the schedule.

Schedule creation form for automatic power on/off

Note: The schedule takes effect immediately after creation. The Next Run At field in the schedule list displays the next scheduled run based on the configured timezone and frequency.

Assign Instances to a Schedule​

After creating a schedule, you need to assign the Instances you want to automate to that schedule.

Step 1: Open the created schedule → click Assign Instance.

Step 2: Select one or more Instances from the list.

Step 3: Click Confirm.

Screen for assigning Instances to a schedule

Note: Each Instance can only be assigned to one power schedule at a time. If an Instance already belongs to another schedule, you need to remove it from the old schedule before assigning it to the new one.

Edit a Schedule​

To change the run time, frequency, or timezone:

Step 1: From the schedule list, click the schedule you want to edit → select Edit.

Step 2: Update the necessary fields → click Save.

Changes take effect from the next scheduled run.

Delete a Schedule​

Step 1: From the schedule list, select the schedule to delete → click Delete.

Step 2: Confirm in the dialog.

Warning: Deleting a schedule will unassign all Instances from that schedule. The associated Instances will no longer be automatically powered on/off by this schedule.

Receive Email Notifications When a Schedule Runs​

If your FPT Cloud account has email notifications configured (send_mail), the system will send an email after each schedule execution, including the result (success or failure) and the actual run time.

Check the notification settings in Account Settings if you are not receiving emails.

Next Steps​