This article will provide instructions on how to setup, remove or edit a Cron Job. If you need a different explanation on Cron Jobs, please refer to this list of Cron Job articles:

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• Cron Job Basics
• Setup, Remove, or Edit a Cron Job
• Crons Running at Specific Date and Time
• Specify a Cron Job to use a Specific php.ini File
• Cron Jobs with PHP and other File Types

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Setup a Cron Job

Cron jobs allow you to automate certain commands or scripts on your site. You could set a command or script to run at a specific time every day, week, etc. For example, you could set a cron job to delete temporary files every week to free up disk space.

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Locate the Cron Job Icon:
   Bluerock Account:
   1. From the Advanced tab from the side navigation menu to the left, then look for the Advanced section.
   2. Click the Cron Jobs icon.
      
   Legacy Account:
   1. Select the cpanel tab from the navigation menu that stretches across the top of your screen.
   2. Scroll down and under the advanced section, click the Cron Jobs icon.
      

   Warning: You need to have a good knowledge of Linux commands before you can use cron jobs effectively. Check your script with your hosting administrator before adding a cron job.

3. Make sure the current email address is valid. Enter a new email and click the Update Email button.
   
   • Common Settings– You can use this drop-down list to populate all but the last fields.
   • Minute – The minute setting for the cron job.
   • Hour – The hour setting for the cron job.
   • Day – The day setting for the cron job.
   • Month – The month setting for the cron job.
   • Weekday – The weekday setting for the cron job.
   • Command – The cron job command to execute. If you want to execute a script, then it would look similar to the command below.

   /usr/local/bin/php -c /home/username/public_html/myscript.php

4. Set the frequency of your Cron Job by using the drop-down box for each setting, or use the Common Settings to choose from a list of regularly used intervals. Common Settings include every 15 minutes to once a year.
   
5. Enter in the desired command and click the Add New Cron Job button.
   

You have just created a Cron Job to execute a file at a certain time and date with the desired repetition.

View existing cron jobs

The Current Cron Jobs table displays your existing cron jobs.

Edit a cron job

To edit a cron job, perform the following steps:

1. Locate the cron job that you wish to edit and click the Edit button.
2. Edit the settings that you wish to change and click Edit Line.

Delete a cron job

To delete a cron job, perform the following steps:

1. Click the Delete button next to the cron job that you wish to delete.
2. Click the Delete button again to delete it successfully.