--- id: create-real-time-alert title: Deprecation of Real-Time Scheduled Searches slug: /help/docs/alerts/scheduled-searches/create-real-time-alert/ canonical: https://www.sumologic.com/help/docs/alerts/scheduled-searches/create-real-time-alert/ --- :::warning Deprecated Feature As of May 29, 2024, creating new Real-Time Scheduled Searches has been disabled. Existing Real-Time Scheduled Searches will continue to function as-is. For new alerting needs, we recommend using [Monitors](/docs/alerts/monitors/overview). ::: Sumo Logic has deprecated Real-Time Scheduled Searches as part of our ongoing platform improvements. While existing searches continue to operate, [Monitors](/docs/alerts/monitors/overview) are the recommended solution for real-time and scheduled alerting going forward. ## Deprecation timeline | Date | Change | |:-----|:-------| | **May 29, 2024** | Creation of new Real-Time Scheduled Searches was disabled across all accounts. | | **May 15, 2025** | Scheduled removal of real-time frequency was canceled. Existing Real-Time Scheduled Searches continue operating without change. | Real-Time Scheduled Searches are considered a legacy feature. Any edits or new creations must use Monitors instead. ## Why is this happening? Monitors offer significant improvements over Real-Time Scheduled Searches, including: * [Multiple trigger conditions](/docs/alerts/monitors/create-monitor/#step-1-set-trigger-conditions) (Critical, Warning, Missing Data) * [Alert grouping](/docs/alerts/monitors/alert-grouping/) * [Playbook support](/docs/alerts/monitors/alert-response/#alert-details) * [Anomaly alerting](/release-notes-service/2024/12/31/#march-12-2024-alerts) * [Integration with the Alert Response page](/docs/alerts/monitors/alert-response/) Monitors are the strategic focus for our future alerting development and enhancements. ## What should I do? * For new real-time alerting needs, use Monitors. * If you have existing Real-Time Scheduled Searches, they will continue functioning without changes for now. * Edits to existing Real-Time Scheduled Searches are possible, but you cannot create new ones. :::note Can I import a scheduled search into a monitor? No. Because the JSON formatting of Scheduled Searches differs from monitors, you’ll need to manually recreate it as a Monitor from the Search UI for your real-time use cases. ::: If you have any questions, reach out to your account team or open a [Support ticket](https://support.sumologic.com/support/s/).