Scheduled Sync

Reliable, controlled inventory imports on a schedule you choose

AutoScout24 import is optional, and when you use it you can run it automatically on the cadence that fits the dealership. Pick the simple WordPress Cron trigger or the recommended Server Cron setup, set the frequency, lock in safe defaults for new vehicles and validate the data with a Dry Run before going live, all from inside WordPress.

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Why scheduled sync matters

Predictable inventory freshness without manual work

Vehicle stock changes constantly. Scheduled Sync runs the AutoScout24 import on a defined cadence, so the WordPress catalogue stays in sync with the source, without relying on someone clicking a button.

Automatic freshness

Recurring imports keep prices, equipment and availability aligned with AutoScout24, so the website reflects real stock at all times.

Less manual work

Sales staff stop running imports by hand. The scheduler handles every cycle while the team focuses on customers and leads.

Production reliability

Server Cron decouples imports from website traffic, so the schedule fires at the same time every day even on quiet sites.

Operator control

Trigger method, frequency, defaults and validation all live in one Automation card inside WordPress, no hidden background behaviour.

Trigger method

Choose how scheduled imports are fired

Two trigger methods cover every hosting situation. WordPress Cron is built into WordPress and works without server access. Server Cron is the production-grade choice and is recommended for live dealerships.

Both methods use the same internal import runner, only the trigger differs. Switching to Server Cron disables the WP-Cron schedule automatically so the same import never runs twice.

Server Cron Setup

A guided, secure path to production-grade scheduling

When Server Cron is selected, the plugin reveals a Server Cron Setup card with everything the operator needs: a two-step checklist, the REST trigger URL, a token-secured authentication scheme, and pre-filled example cron commands ready to paste into the host’s scheduler.

Visual representation. The actual REST URL, token and example commands are environment-specific and shown directly on the Automation card inside the WordPress admin.

Import Defaults

Scheduled imports follow the operator’s defaults, every run

Scheduled Sync is not just about timing. The Import Defaults card decides how new vehicles are created on every automated run: post status, author, image handling, format and per-listing image cap. Set them once and the schedule honours them.

Publish or Draft

Decide whether new vehicles go live immediately or land as drafts for editorial review before they appear on the site.

Default Post Author

Attribute every imported vehicle to a chosen WordPress user, useful for audit trails and editorial workflows.

Image handling

Toggle Import Images, Convert Images to WebP and WebP Quality (10–100% in 5% steps) to balance fidelity and page weight.

Per-listing image cap

Max Images per Listing controls how many images each vehicle imports, 0 means no limit, 30 is the plugin’s default for fast galleries.

Dry Run · safe validation

Preview the import before it touches the database

The Diagnostics Centre includes a Dry Run that previews what the import would write, without actually writing anything. Use it to validate the API data structure, verify the mapping and de-risk the first scheduled run on a new connection.

Operational clarity

Scheduled runs you can read at a glance

The cockpit-style overview surfaces the next scheduled run, the last result and anything that needs attention, so the operator can see at a glance that the schedule is doing its job.

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Where to go next in the showcase

Scheduled Sync sits between the API connection, the import pipeline and the image queue. Continue with the related capabilities that surround it.

01 Pipeline Import Pipeline The end-to-end pipeline that each scheduled run drives, Validate · Map · Persist · Publish. 02 Image queue Image Queue Background image processing that the second cron job keeps draining alongside scheduled imports. 03 Source AutoScout24 API Import The authenticated API connection the scheduler calls on every run. 04 Operations Operational Workflows How automated scheduling fits into daily dealership operations and oversight.

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