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How to add the scheduled task in Windows Server.

Step 1: On you Windows server log on with a privileged account, e.g. Administrator

Step 2: Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler

Step 3: In the right panel click on Create Basic Task

Step 4: Enter a name like “Sync to WordPress* and click Next

Step 5: On the next page define the scheduled dates when the task should run. Every night should be often enough.

Step 6: On the Action page select Start a program

Using PowerShell

Step 1: PowerShell is available on Windows 7 and later, as well as Windows Server 2008 R2 and later

Step 2: The Program/script input field should contain powershell

Step 3: The input field Add arguments (optional) must be populated with the following command. Some parameters must be adjusted e.g. ###SERVERURL### (must point to the WordPress instance), ###TOKEN### (must contain your auth code)

-Command “Invoke-WebRequest -Uri ###SERVERURL###/wp-admin/admin.php -Method POST -Body @{‘next_ad_int-task’=’sync-to-wordpress’;’auth-code’=’###TOKEN###’}”

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