How to create or delete a Cron job? Print

Creating a cron job involves scheduling a task to run automatically at specified intervals on a Unix-like operating system, such as Linux.

 Here's how to create a cron job:

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the Advanced section, click Cron Jobs.

   

3. Under Cron Email, make sure the current email address is valid. If not, enter a new, valid email and click Update Email. You will receive an email after the cron job has finished.

   

4. Under Add New Cron Job, use the Common Settings dropdown menu to choose from a list of regularly used intervals, Common settings range from every minute to once a year.

   

Each asterisk represents a time unit (minute, hour, day of the month, month, and day of the week) and can be replaced with a specific value or range.

    5. In the Command field, enter the desired command.

   6. Click Add New Cron Job.

Your cron job will now execute a file at a specific time, date, and repetition according to the settings you entered.

How to edit or delete a Cron job

1. Within the Advanced section of cPanel, click the Cron Jobs icon.

   

2. Scroll down to the Current Cron Jobs section.
3. Locate the cron job you need to manage.
4. Under the Actions column, click Edit or Delete.