# Triggering Scans


## Trigger job using Actian Data Observability UI

1. Navigate to configuration page
2. Click the 3 dot options tab for the corresponding data source
3. A window will be prompted, navigate to **Scan > Data**

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## Trigger job using Actian Data Observability API

Please refer to the documentation here: [Trigger Data Scan API](../../api-reference/upload-data-api.md)

## Scheduling Scans

To schedule a scan, click on the **“Add Schedule”** option in the context menu and complete the form. Once created, the scan will automatically run at the specified time.
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Scans can be scheduled or run on demand. You can trigger a scan at any time using the UI or API.
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