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Create a function in Azure that is triggered by a timer

Learn how to use Azure Functions to create a function that runs based a schedule that you define.

Prerequisites

If you don't have an Azure subscription, create a free account before you begin.

Next, you create a function in the new function app.

Expand your function app and click the + button next to Functions. If this is the first function in your function app, you must first select Custom function. This displays the complete set of function templates.

Select the TimerTrigger template for your desired language. Then use the settings as specified in the table:

Setting	Suggested value	Description
Name your function	TimerTriggerCSharp1	Defines the name of your timer triggered function.
Schedule	0 /1 * * *	A six field CRON expression that schedules your function to run every minute.

Click Create. A function is created in your chosen language that runs every minute.
Verify execution by viewing trace information written to the logs.

Now, you can change the function's schedule so that it runs less often, such as once every hour.

Expand your function and click Integrate. This is where you define input and output bindings for your function and also set the schedule.
Enter a new Schedule value of 0 0 */1 * * *, and then click Save.

You now have a function that runs once every hour.

You have created a function that runs based on a schedule.