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title: Creating AWS Device Import Jobs
slug: reference-guide-3-0-0/creating-aws-device-import-jobs
description: Learn how to import AWS instances by creating a synchronization job in Single Connect. Update information periodically using a specified cron expression. Follow step-by-step instructions to set up the job in the Jobs Scheduler and trigger it manually.
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T19:14:12.000Z
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Importing AWS Instances requires a Single Connect Job for synchronization. The job will update the information on Single Connect periodically depending on the cron expression.

1. Navigate to **Administration** > **Jobs Scheduler**.
2. Open the **Trigger List** tab
3. Select **AwsDeviceImportJob** as the Job.
4. Fill in the T**rigger Name** and **Cron Expression** fields.
5. To enable the job, select **Enabled** for the **Active** field, and click** Save**.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/WMSX_NdKnvagFU3NU37fE_image.png "AWS Device Import Job")

To trigger the job manually, after the job has been created:

1. Navigate to** Device Administration** >** Jobs Scheduler**.
2. Open the **Trigger List** tab.
3. Click the **Trigger Now** button on the **AwsDeviceImportJob**.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/A_ax0UWPX_Si3Hsik9ugF_image.png "Trigger AWS Device Import Job Manually")