What Do I Put for the Cron Job Command ?
The following commands can be used on any Linux web hosting plan, including shared hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), and dedicated servers, as long as Easy Apache 3 is installed. They cannot be used on Windows hosting or VPS that have Plesk installed.
Command line examples only! Bold sections must be changed.
Note: You may need to adjust /home/ to /home#/ depending on the home directory on which your account resides. To view the home directory for your account simply view the stats column on the main cPanel page of your account, and look for the home directory.
PHP
EasyApache 3
Command to run a PHP 7.0 cron job:
/opt/php70/bin/php /home/username/public_html/cron.phpCommand to run a PHP 5 cron job:
/php/home/username/public_html/cron.php
Command to run a PHP 4 cron job:
/usr/local/php4/bin/php/home/strong>username/public_html/cron.phpOptional flags are sometimes required for a PHP cron job:
php -q /home/username/public_html/cron.php
Command to use a specific php.ini file:
php -c /home/username/public_html/php.ini /home/username/public_html/myscript.phpCommand to GET a remote file:
/usr/bin/GET http://www.example.com/file.phpPerl
Command to run a CGI cron job:
perl /home/username/public_html/cgi-bin/file.plSSH
Command to run a code script cron job:
/bin/sh /home/username/public_html/file.shMySQL
Note: It is best practise to use the -p flag alone and let the system ask you for your password instead of typing it out in the follow instructions. Your password is kept secure in this way and is never stored in plain text on the server.
Command to import a database:
mysql -u mysql_user -ppassword database_name < backup.sql
Command to export a database:
mysqldump -u mysql_user -ppassword database_name > backup.sqlHow Do I Create and Delete a Cron Job?
Cron jobs run scheduled commands at specific times. The Cron Jobs tool in cPanel is helpful for setting up automated maintenance and other unmanned server duties.
Create a Cron Job
1. Firstly, log into cPanel.
2. Secondly, click Cron Jobs in the Advanced section.
3. Next, Under Cron Email, make sure the current email address is valid. If not, enter a new, valid email and click Update Email. You will receive an email after the cron job has finished.
4. Under Add New Cron Job, use the Common Settings drop-down menu to choose from a list of regularly used intervals; or set the frequency of your cron job by using the drop-down box next to each time unit. Common settings range from every minute to once a year.
5. Then, enter the desired command in the Command field.
6. Lastly, click Add New Cron Job.
Your cron job will then be execute a file at a certain time, date and repetition, according to the settings you selected.
Remove or Edit a Cron Job
1. Firstly, click the Cron Jobs icon in the Advanced section of cPanel.
2. Next, scroll down to the last section called Current Cron Jobs.
3. Then, find the cron job you wish to edit or delete.
4. Lastly, click either Edit or Delete under Actions.
