How can you have a microflow automatically run at a specific time?

To have a microflow automatically run at a specific time, enabling a scheduled event is the appropriate method. Scheduled events allow developers to configure a microflow to execute at predetermined times or intervals, which is essential for tasks that need to be performed automatically without user intervention.

In contrast, a timer event typically requires user interaction or is triggered based on certain conditions rather than at set times. A recurrence rule is often used in different contexts, such as creating a repeating schedule for events, but it is not the specific feature aimed at initiating microflows automatically in Mendix. Triggering via an API involves invoking the microflow through an external request, which does not align with the requirement for automatic execution based on calendar time.

Hence, enabling a scheduled event provides the best solution for ensuring that your microflow runs precisely when needed.