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Posted: 02 Aug, 2007
by: Team S.
Updated: 02 Aug, 2007
by: Team S.

Cron jobs allow you to automate certain commands or scripts on your server to complete repetitive tasks automatically. A cron job allows you to run a certain command at times set by the job. For example, you could set a cron job to delete temporary files every week so that your disk space is not being used up by those files.

 

There are two different modes you can use to add a cron job:

 

Standard

   Provides a range of pre-set options that you can choose. This is the simplest method and is recommended.

 

Advanced (Unix Style)

  Provides the regular Unix style cron options. Recommended for users who are used to this method of entering cron entries.

 
Warning: You need to have a good knowledge of Linux commands before you can use cron jobs effectively. Check your script with your hosting administrator before adding a cron job.

 To access the Cron Jobs Menu, click on the   icon above the words Cron jobs on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

 
To learn more about using the Cron Jobs Menu, click on one of the topics listed below it in the contents window of this manual.

 
The Cron Jobs Menu in the x2 theme appears as follows:
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