Cron Jobs
The cron job should only be created after installing the program.
Overview
Make sure that the permissions on all files within the "admin/cp-cron" folder are set to "755".
A cron job controls "back end" tasks that need to be triggered on a regular basis.
The program requires the following cron jobs. While you can set the run-time intervals to whatever you wish, we recommend staying within the recommended settings.
General Cron Job
- Purpose: Renews subscriptions, queues automated campaign emails, and re-builds some key statistics used by the program.
- Run Time: Recommended run time is every 1-3 hours.
| Minute | Hour | Day | Month | Weekday | Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | */2 | * | * | * | php /full/server/path/to/members/admin/cp-cron/index.php |
E-Mail Queue Manager
- Purpose: Sends e-mails scheduled for dispatch.
- Run Time: Recommended run time is every 10-30 minutes.
| Minute | Hour | Day | Month | Weekday | Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| */15 | * | * | * | * | php /full/server/path/to/members/admin/cp-cron/emailing.php |
cPanel Walkthrough
- Log into your website's cPanel.
- Click on "Cron Jobs" under "Advanced":
- Create the cron job by typing in the correct specs for each of the three cron jobs listed above. Below is an example for the "General Cron Job":
Creating a cron job from cPanel. In this example we create the General Cron Job.
- Click on "Add New Cron Job".
- The cron job will now appear under "Current Cron Jobs".
- Important: Keep an eye on the footer of your administrative dashboard. This will tell you whether the cron job is properly running or not:
Troubleshooting
Click here for information on troubleshooting cron jobs that are not working.
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Published on 2013/07/17.
Last updated on 2016/03/01.