How to Schedule a Task with Cron Jobs
Cron jobs run a command at set times — great for automated backups, cleanup scripts or a real WordPress cron.
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Open Cron Jobs
In cPanel, click Cron Jobs under "Advanced".
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Set the timing
Choose how often to run it. Not sure of the syntax? Build it with our free Cron Expression Generator.
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Enter the command
Add the command to run (e.g. a PHP script path). Add the cron job.
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Check it ran
Set a cron email or check your script's log to confirm it executed.
Tip: For WordPress, disable WP's built-in pseudo-cron and run wp-cron.php via a real cron every 5–15 minutes for reliability.
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