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# How to Modify a Payroll Schedule

In COUNT, payroll schedules define when payroll runs for your workspace (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). This guide explains how to modify your payroll schedule so future payrolls reflect updated pay periods or frequencies.

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### Step 1:  Go to Payroll Settings

1. From the left navigation menu, click ****Payroll,**** then ****Pay Runs.****
2. Click ****Settings**** in the top right.

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### Step 2: Locate Your Payroll Schedule

1. In Settings, locate the active ****Pay Schedules**** section.
2. You will see your active payroll schedule cards.
3. Click ****Modify****

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4. Update the following fields as needed:

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COUNT will apply your new payroll schedule to future payrolls.

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### Important Notes

* Changes apply only to future payroll periods.
* The current pay period remains unchanged.
* If payroll has already been generated for an upcoming period, verify that it aligns with the updated schedule.