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title: "Scheduling Settings in Free and Workstation Editions"
description: "In the Free and Workstation editions of Veeam Agent for Mac you can set up the time for Veeam Agent to run the backup job automatically on specific days. Select the Run the job automatically check box."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentformac/userguide/backup_job_schedule_free_workstation.html"
breadcrumb: "User Guide > Performing Backup > Creating Backup Jobs > Creating Backup Job with Backup Job Wizard > Step 8. Define Backup Schedule > Scheduling Settings in Free and Workstation Editions"
dateModified: "2026-10-20"
---

# Scheduling Settings in Free and Workstation Editions

In the Free and Workstation editions of Veeam Agent for Mac you can set up the time for Veeam Agent to run the backup job automatically on specific days.

1. Select the **Run the job automatically** check box. If this check box is not selected, you will have to start the backup job manually to create backup.
2. Specify the time to start the backup job.
3. In the drop-down next to the time field, select one of the available options:

   - *Everyday* — select this option to start the job at the specified time daily.
   - *On weekdays* — select this option to start the job at the specified time on every weekday.
   - *On these days* — select this option to start the job at the specified time on selected days.

     When you choose this option, the **Days** field is activated. Click **Days** and select check boxes next to the necessary days of the week.

[![](images/backup_job_schedule_free_workstation.png)](images/backup_job_schedule_free_workstation.png){.toggle scale=80}