> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.risponse.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Scheduled and recurring messages

> Write a WhatsApp message now and have Risponse send it later, once or on a repeat schedule, for reminders, follow-ups, and regular updates.

Schedule a message to go out at the right time, even when nobody is online. You can send it once or repeat it.

## How it works

You write a message in a chat, choose when it should be sent, and Risponse delivers it from the connected number at that time.

## Schedule a one-time message

**1. Write your message**

Open the chat and type the message as usual. Do not send it.

**2. Open scheduling**

Click the clock icon next to the send button. 

**3. Pick a date and time**

Leave the repeat option off.

**4. Confirm**

The message is queued.

## Make it repeat

Follow the same steps, then turn on repeat and set:

* **Start:** the first date and time.
* **Pattern:** daily, weekly, or monthly. 
* **Gap:** how often, such as every day or every two weeks.
* **Days:** for daily messages, untick any days to skip, like weekends.
* **End date:** optional. Without it, the message keeps going.

## Review and change

* Open the schedule list in a chat to see its waiting messages. 
* Choose a message to edit its time, pattern, or text, or to delete it.
* For a view across all chats, look for scheduled message logs, where you can see delivery status and time. 

## Ideas

* Appointment reminders the day before
* Weekly order status updates
* Monthly payment reminders
* A follow-up two days after a quote

> [!TIP]
>
> Send during normal waking hours and keep repeats gentle. Too many automatic messages annoy people and can lead to blocks. See [best practices](https://docs.risponse.com/get-started/best-practices.md).

## Related

* [Send a bulk message](https://docs.risponse.com/bulk-messaging/send-bulk-message.md)
* [Automations](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/overview.md)


## Related topics

- [Repeating bulk messages](https://docs.risponse.com/bulk-messaging/repeating-bulk-messages.md)
- [Self-training](https://docs.risponse.com/ai/agent/self-training.md)
- [Translate messages with AI](https://docs.risponse.com/ai/translate.md)
- [Flag messages with AI](https://docs.risponse.com/ai/flag-messages.md)
- [Bulk message logs](https://docs.risponse.com/bulk-messaging/logs.md)


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