Vercel Cron Jobs

Schedule and automate repetitive tasks directly within your Vercel deployment using standard cron expressions.

Vercel Cron Jobs provides a serverless scheduler, allowing you to run time-based tasks without managing separate infrastructure. Configure a cron job via your project's `vercel.json` file, specifying a standard cron expression (e.g., `0 5 * * *` for 5 am UTC) and an API route path. Vercel handles the execution, triggering your Vercel Function (API route) with an HTTP `GET` request at the scheduled time. Use cases include automating daily database backups, sending routine Slack or email notifications, or updating Stripe subscription quantities. This system integrates seamlessly with your existing deployment flow, ensuring efficiency and consistency for critical background processes.

https://vercel.com/docs/cron-jobs