Schedule automatic synchronizations
After you successfully run a manual synchronization in Google Apps Directory Sync (GADS), you can use an existing third-party scheduling software to automate future synchronizations.
In most cases, a scheduled synchronization runs every 1-6 hours. The exact timing will vary based on the number of users you have and how often you need to update them.
The exact way you schedule synchronizations depends on your operating system:
- For Microsoft Windows®, use the Task Scheduler tool.
- For Linux®, update the crontab file.
These tools are third-party products and are not supported by Google. To troubleshoot these tools, contact your system administrator.
You can also schedule synchronizations using the command line in the scheduling tool, using the sync-cmd command.
You should monitor all synchronizations by checking for any notification messages on a regular basis. See Set your notifications for more information.
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