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# Running and Scheduling Run Groups
Learn how to add flexibility to your test suites while optimizing them.
## Running Tests on a Regular Fixed Schedule
Rainforest has a Run Group feature that makes it easy for your team to run tests whenever it makes sense. To schedule your tests, you can use:
* The Run Groups page
* Bulk Actions on the Tests page
* The Visual Editor
* The Scheduled Run Groups page
## Scheduling Tests on the Run Groups Page
1. Navigate to the desired run group .
2. Click the **Edit** button to configure your run group settings and apply a schedule.
3. Select if you would like the schedule to be daily or a custom schedule.
4. Select the days, run times, and time zone.
5. To add additional run times, click *Add additional time*, and enter the desired run time.
6. Click the *Update* button to save your changes.
## Scheduling Tests using Bulk Actions
1. Navigate to the Tests page.
2. Select the checkbox next to the tests you would like to schedule.
3. Click *Schedule by creating a new Run Group*.
4. Name your new run group.
5. Select the days and times you want the tests to run.
6. When you are finished, click the *Create* button.
## Scheduling Tests from the Visual Editor
1. Navigate to the Tests page.
2. Select the test you would like to schedule.
3. Click the arrow next to *Run Test* then select *Schedule using Run Groups*.
4. Add this test to an existing run group, or create a new one.
## Scheduling Tests on the Scheduled Run Groups Page
1. Click the Settings icon (gear) in the navigation bar, then select *[Scheduled Run Groups](https://app.rainforestqa.com/settings/schedules)*.
2. Click **edit** on the run group you want to schedule.
3. Select the days and times you want the tests to run.
4. When you are finished, click the **Save** button.
> 📘 About Time Zones
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> * When no time zone has been set for a run group, the time zone is UTC.
> * When a specific time is selected for the run group, UTC is replaced with the chosen time zone.
> * Newly created run groups default to the time zone setting on the Profile Settings page. However, you can always change the run group’s time zone.
> * If the run group’s time zone is different from the default, the *local time* is displayed as well.
> * If the scheduled time zone observes Daylight Saving Time, any future runs are automatically adjusted.
> * To use a UTC offset, key in etc/gtm in the time zone and select the offset you want to use.
*If you have any questions, reach out to us at .*