Can I schedule automations in Zoho (e.g., send reminders or reports at a specific time)?

Yes, Zoho supports scheduled automations through multiple features:
Zoho CRM – Scheduled Workflows: You can create time-based workflows to send emails or update fields hours or days after a date field (like deal closing date).
Zoho Flow – Scheduler Triggers: Set flows to run daily, weekly, or monthly to execute custom logic or send reports.
Zoho Creator – Scheduled Deluge Functions: Use schedule
tasks to run functions periodically (e.g., nightly batch updates).
Zoho Analytics – Report Schedules: Automate report delivery to users at specified intervals.
Zoho Books – Payment Reminders: Schedule reminders for due invoices, recurring bills, etc.
Scheduled automation helps reduce manual follow-ups, ensures timely communication, and improves operational discipline.
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