Auto export & scheduling

Automatically export Octoparse task results to files, spreadsheets, databases, cloud storage, or connected destinations.

Auto Export sends extracted data to a selected destination automatically after a task run. It is useful when a task runs on a schedule and the results need to move downstream without manual downloading.

Use Auto Export for recurring workflows such as daily reports, price monitoring, lead collection, inventory checks, and operational dashboards.

What Auto Export is for

Auto Export helps you:

• Reduce manual downloads
• Keep downstream tools updated
• Send data to shared destinations
• Support scheduled extraction workflows
• Standardize recurring data delivery

Common destinations

Destination type	Examples
Spreadsheet	Google Sheets
Database	MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle
Cloud storage	Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox
File export	CSV, Excel, JSON, HTML, XML

Typical workflow

1. Build and test the task

   Confirm the task extracts the expected fields and records.

2. Choose an export destination

   Select the downstream location where results should be delivered.

3. Configure credentials or connection details

   Add the required account, folder, database, or access settings.

4. Set export behavior

   Choose whether results should append, overwrite, or sync according to the destination options.

5. Run and monitor

   Run the task and check whether data arrives correctly at the destination.

Before enabling Auto Export

Check:

• The task output is stable
• Field names are final
• Data cleaning rules are applied
• Credentials are valid
• The destination has permission to receive data
• The export behavior matches your workflow
• Scheduled runs do not create unwanted duplicates

Do not enable recurring Auto Export before testing the task output. If the workflow extracts incorrect data, the error may be pushed downstream automatically.

Related pages

Schedules

Run tasks automatically on a recurring schedule.

Export formats

Choose the right output format for your data.