# Execution Rules & Schedules
Execution Rules and Schedules let you **automate and control when and how payouts are executed**. Instead of manually triggering every payout, you can define rules that handle execution based on specific days, times, beneficiaries, or thresholds.
> This ensures payouts are performed in a **consistent, timely, and controlled** manner.
Automation
Define rules to run payouts automatically without manual intervention.
Custom Schedules
Select specific days of the week and time slots for execution.
Active/Inactive Toggle
Enable or disable rules at any time without deleting them.
## [Create an Execution Rule and Schedule](https://sandbox-doc.gitbook.io/ottu-team-sandbox-doc/user-guide/payout/payout-management/execution-rules-and-schedules)
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Navigate to **Execution Rules and Schedule**.
Go to **Setup → Execution Rules and Schedule →** Click on **Add New** to create a rule.
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Define Basic Rule Information
Fill in the main rule details:
* **Active**\
Enable this toggle to make the rule usable.
* **Rule Name**\
A clear name to identify the rule (for example: “Weekly Supplier Payouts”).
* **Description**\
Optional explanation of what this rule is used for.
* **Timezone**\
Select the timezone that should be used when executing schedules.
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Select Beneficiaries
Under the **Beneficiaries** tab:
* Click **Select Beneficiaries**
* Choose one or more beneficiaries this rule applies to
Optional controls:
* **Execute Immediately**\
If enabled, payouts for these beneficiaries can run instantly without waiting for a schedule.
* **Amount Threshold**\
Define a minimum or maximum amount that affects when execution is allowed.
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Define the Schedule
Switch to the **Schedules** tab:
**Selecting Days of the Week**
* Enable one or more days (Monday to Sunday)
* Each enabled day becomes available for scheduling
* Add required time slot for each elected day by clicking on **+Add Time**
**For Example:**
* Monday: 09:00 – 12:00
* Wednesday: 10:00 – 14:00
* Friday: 11:00 – 13:00
Payouts will only execute during these windows and will wait outside them.
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#### Key Notes:
* Schedules follow the **timezone** selected in the execution rule
* Multiple days and time slots can be combined in one rule
* If no schedule is defined, payouts will not run unless **Execute Immediately** is enabled
* Schedules apply only to the beneficiaries linked to the rule
