How to create a workflow that triggers on a specific date in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a workflow that triggers on a specific date in Bubble.io by setting up date fields, backend workflows, scheduling actions, and effective testing.

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Overview

Creating a workflow that triggers on a specific date in Bubble.io involves a few simple steps, making it easy to automate tasks and enhance your app's functionality. Start by setting up a date field in your database to store the trigger date. Next, create a backend workflow to define the actions you want to execute. Schedule this workflow through an event in the main editor, targeting the specific date field. Test and debug to ensure everything runs smoothly. Monitor the workflow via the Scheduler tab to maintain seamless operation.

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How to create a workflow that triggers on a specific date in Bubble.io?

How to Create a Workflow that Triggers on a Specific Date in Bubble.io Step 1: Set Up a Date Field in Your Database

Navigate to the Data tab in your Bubble.io editor.
Select the data type where you want to set up the date trigger.
Add a new field and choose the field type as "date." Name it appropriately, such as "trigger\_date."

Step 2: Set Up a Backend Workflow

Go to the "Backend Workflows" tab in your Bubble.io editor.
Click on "Add an API Workflow" and give it a meaningful name, like "Date Trigger Workflow."
Add actions that you want to execute once the date is reached.

Step 3: Schedule the Backend Workflow

In the main editor, create an event where the backend workflow is scheduled. This could be a button click, page load, etc.
Add an action: "Schedule API Workflow."
In the API Workflow dropdown, select the workflow you created in Step 2.
For the "Scheduled Date," choose the date field you set up in Step 1 (e.g., "Current User's trigger_date" or "Do a search for...: first item's trigger_date").
Configure any additional parameters that your backend workflow needs.

Step 4: Testing the Workflow

Test the workflow by setting a date in the future and check if the actions are triggered as expected.
Use Bubble’s debugger to ensure that the backend workflows are properly scheduled.

Step 5: Monitor and Debug

Look at the "Scheduler" tab under Logs to see the list of scheduled workflows.
Debug any issues by verifying that the date and time are correctly set and that all necessary actions are configured properly.

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