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Schedule Picker

Visual schedule builder with dropdowns for minute, hour, day, month, and weekday. See human-readable schedule preview.

Schedule Picker screenshot in Server Compass

How Schedule Picker Works

Schedule Picker is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.

1

Open Cron Manager

Navigate to the Cron Jobs section of your server.

2

Create or Edit Job

Use Schedule Picker to configure your scheduled task.

3

Save & Monitor

Deploy the cron job and monitor its execution through the log viewer.

Capabilities

What Schedule Picker Can Do

Everything you need for cron jobs in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

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Visual schedule builder with dropdowns for minute, hour, day, month, and weekday
See human-readable schedule preview
Integrated with Server Compass's Cron Jobs suite
Integrated with Server Compass's Cron Jobs suite

Why Schedule Picker Matters

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Schedule Picker makes professional-grade cron jobs accessible to everyone.

Visual Scheduling

Schedule Picker replaces cryptic cron syntax with intuitive dropdowns and a human-readable schedule preview.

Ready-Made Templates

Schedule Picker includes pre-built templates for common tasks like backups, cleanup, and health checks.

Execution Logging

Schedule Picker logs every cron execution with output, success/failure status, and timestamps.

Quick Toggle

Schedule Picker lets you disable and re-enable cron jobs without deleting them, perfect for maintenance windows.

Schedule Picker FAQ

Common questions about Schedule Picker in Server Compass

How do I access Schedule Picker in Server Compass?

Schedule Picker is available in the Cron Jobs section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Cron Jobs, and you'll find Schedule Picker ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Schedule Picker require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Schedule Picker works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Schedule Picker included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Schedule Picker, is included with the one-time $19 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 77+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Schedule Picker with any VPS provider?

Schedule Picker works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Schedule Picker different from command-line alternatives?

Schedule Picker provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

Try Schedule Picker Today

Download Server Compass and get access to Schedule Picker along with 76 other features. One-time $19 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.