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This tutorial will show you how to add a Cron Job

Cron jobs allow you to automate repetitive tasks on the server that hosts your web site. This is a powerful tool that allows you to take a hands-free approach to repetitive tasks. For example, you could add a cron job that automatically copies a MySQL database to a separate location on your site as a backup.

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 add a cron job:

  1. Click on the Cron Jobs link in the Domain Control area.

  2. Enter the times for the cron job in the Minute, Hour, Day, Month, or Weekday fields. Refer to the following page to check exactly how to enter values in these fields - http://www.redhat.com/support/resources/tips/cron/cron.html.

  3. Enter the cron job script in the Command field.

  4. Click on the Submit button. Click on the Cron jobs link to return to the Cron jobs window to confirm that it has been created.

Adding a cron job

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Deleting a cron job