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How do I add a cron job?

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.

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Login to your hosting control panel (cPanel) and click cron jobs in the advanced section.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.