Description

The Cron Daemon runs on Unix-based operating systems and is closely similar to the Windows Task Scheduler. It allows users to create their own "magic rules" for useful and time-saving automation of scripts. Cron enables users to schedule jobs that run automatically at specified dates or times, performing system administration or script-related tasks.

The crontab is a virtual "scoreboard" for setting up cron jobs. It acts as a configuration file where users write shell commands to run periodically according to a specified schedule. The Cron Daemon executes commands and performs scheduled tasks at the defined times.

The stored commands are known as cron jobs, and the utility that records them is Crontab. For your convenience, we provide a visual interface for creating cron jobs located under the Advanced > Cron Jobs section of your Control Panel.

Features

• Schedule tasks automatically at specified intervals.
• Perform routine system administration without manual intervention.
• Customize jobs with various timing options (minute, hour, day, month, week).
• Visual interface for easy management of cron jobs.

How to Set Up a Cron Job

Learn how to set up a simple cron job by following our detailed tutorial: How to Set Up a Cron Job?