What is the Gate Scheduler?
The Gate Scheduler allows you to automate gate availability, with scheduling you can:
Set a gate to go live at a specific date and time
Set a gate to close at a specific date and time
Specify the timezone to schedule in
Display custom messages before a gate opens and after it closes
This removes the need for manual updates, ensures your campaigns run on time, and improves user experience with clear messaging.
Why Use the Gate Scheduler?
The Gate Scheduler helps you plan and manage time-sensitive campaigns, common use cases include:
Event registration - Open and close sign-ups at specific times
Campaign launches - Schedule gates ahead of marketing activity
Holiday planning - Prepare campaigns before breaks or downtime
Limited-time content - Restrict access to specific time windows
How to Use the Gate Scheduler
Contact your account manager to enable this feature, if not already enabled.
Open the gate you want to schedule and navigate to Form
Scroll down to Schedule/expire gate and toggle this to Yes
Choose your timezone settings
Set your start date and time under Schedule (if required)
Set your end date and and time under Expire (if required)
Add any pre-open or post-close text under Messages
Save your changes
The gate will now follow the defined scheduling automatically.
Note: You do not have to select both a start time and end time. You can do one or the other, or both, depending on your requirements.
Best Practices
Follow these tips to get the most from scheduling
Set schedules in advance to avoid last-minute changes
Double check timezone settings for global campaigns
Use clear messaging before and after gate availability
Test your schedule before going live