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title: How to execute a sync job
description: "![](https://staging.churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-28.png) Once the job is configured and the **status gives the green light (1)**, you start the execution of the job. Here you have the option to start the job manually and once or to have the job started automatically…"
url: "https://staging.churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/configure-jobs/how-to-execute-a-sync-job/"
updated: "2025-11-25"
category: Sync / Configure Jobs
---

# How to execute a sync job

![](https://staging.churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-28.png)

Once the job is configured and the **status gives the green light (1)**, you start the execution of the job. Here you have the option to start the job manually and once or to have the job started automatically again and again.

## (1) Manual execution

By clicking on the Button *Execute* (2) the actions you have selected are executed. This means that the selected properties for the pair of people are linked, created, updated, archived or deleted in your own and/or other systems, depending on your configuration of the job.

## (2) Automatic execution

If you want to execute a job regularly, e.g. to keep two databases up to date, then you call up the menu via the 3 points, click on *Enable automatic execution* (3) and confirm the activation. This job will then be executed once a day between 0 and 4 o'clock in the morning.

**Note**

We strongly advise you to always run a **simulation** first when creating a new job. Afterwards, you will receive a detailed log of what would have happened if the job had actually been executed. If you notice unwanted actions here, then adjust the configuration of your job and simulate again. Repeat this until you are satisfied with the "What would have happened?" result without actually changing any data in your ChurchTools installation. When you are satisfied with the result of the simulation, click on "Execute" and the actions will be executed as you last simulated them.

#### Read more

- [How to create a job](https://staging.churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/configure-jobs/10-how-to-create-a-job/)
- [What’s the difference between simulation and execution?](https://staging.churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/configure-jobs/10-what-is-the-difference-between-simulation-and-execution/)
- [What actions can I choose](https://staging.churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/configure-jobs/which-actions-can-i-select-for-my-order/)