How to add a scheduled task (cron)?

The cron tool allows you to add scheduled tasks to your hosting. A scheduled task automatically executes a command (or script) at a defined frequency (every hour, every week, etc.).

• Log in to your cPanel
• In the "Advanced" section, choose "Cron Jobs"
• Choose the frequency either with the "Common Settings" menu or the individual settings below:

• Enter your command, for example:
• wget -qO /dev/null 'https://www.mysmallbusiness.re/path/cron.php'

to call the script located at https://www.mysmallbusiness.re/path/cron.php (the quotes are important and must be included)

• /usr/local/bin/ea-php80 /home/mysmallb/public_html/path/cron.php

to call a PHP script located at /home/mysmallb/public_html/path/cron.php (note: the path must be absolute) using PHP 8.0

• /home/mysmallb/script.sh

to call a shell script located at /home/mysmallb/script.sh (note: the path must be absolute)

The file must have chmod 755 and contain a shebang.

Updated on: 14/02/2026