Creating a Cron Job

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This demo will show you how to create a cron job through your cPanel. Cron jobs allow you to automate certain commands or scripts on your site.

[1] Click on the "Cron jobs" icon within the "Advanced" section of your cPanel

[2] Enter the email address you want the cron job notifications to be sent to in the 'Email" text field

[3] Click the "Update Email" button

[4] Specify when you would like the cron job to run using the "Common Settings" drop down or by manually specifying each field

[5] Enter the command you wish to run in the "Command" text field

[6] Click the "Add New Cron Job" button