# Instance Automation
### 1. **Automatic Status Management**
* The system performs **daily checks** to determine if any survey instance needs a status update.
* **Two status changes are automated**:
* **Activation**: Changes instance status from **‘Upcoming’** to **‘Active’** when the **start date** is reached.
* **Completion**: Changes instance status from **‘Active’** to **‘Completed’** when the **end date** is reached.
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### **2. Daily Check Time**
* Set a specific **Daily Check Time** in your local timezone.
* The system performs its check **once per day** at this configured time.
* This process is optimized for efficiency — reducing unnecessary checks while ensuring timely updates.
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### **3. Automatic Activation**
* If an instance's start date matches the current date, and the system time matches your Daily Check Time, it will **automatically be activated**.
* Helps maintain a hands-off, reliable survey launch process.
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### **4. Run Now (Manual Trigger)**
* Use the **Run Now** button to manually trigger the automation process.
* This immediately checks for any instances that qualify for activation or completion, regardless of the scheduled Daily Check Time.
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