How do I set a cron job in cPanel Linux Hosting?

Linux Reseller Web Hosting provides free cPanel/whm. By using your cPanel, you can set a cron job. Cron job is a scheduled task. Cron jobs can be very useful to run a simple tasks from a script file.

To set up cron jobs through cPanel using this procedure,

1. Log on to your cPanel Interface
2. Go to ‘Advanced’ section
3. Click on “Cron Jobs”
4. Give a mail ID in email field. It send an email with the output every time the cron job runs
5. Select the specific time from the lists provided under Add New Cron Job
6. You should enter the command to run in the “Command” field
7. Click Add New Cron Job

The added cron Job will be regularly executed which makes your work easier.