Cron jobs are used to automate tasks. For example if you have a script that you need run every hour you can create a cron job to do just that. Lets set one up.
Login to your hosting control panel (cPanel) and click cron jobs in the advanced section.
When a cron job runs if there is output returned form the script or command that output will be emailed to the address you enter here.
In most cases you’ll find the interval you want in the common settings pull down. But lets say you need the cron job to run at 3:05AM every day. In that case that exact interval is not in the common settings but if you choose the once a day option that’ll set most of the options you need.
Note: Cron Jobs run on Eastern Standard Time (EST). If you’re on a different time zone you may need to adjust your cron job to compensate for the different time zone.
Now using our example of running a cron job at 3:05AM I changed the minute to 5 and the hour to 3.
Note: Cron Jobs run on Eastern Standard Time (EST). If you’re on a different time zone you may need to adjust your cron job to compensate for the different time zone.
The command is the most common cause of cron job problems. If you’re not sure of the command you need contact support and we’ll help you get the correct path.
Once the cron job is created you’ll see in the “current cron jobs” list. You also have the option to edit and delete the cron job.
