Cron jobs let you schedule scripts or tasks to run at regular intervals — perfect for backups, database syncs, or any recurring job.

Setting Up a Cron Job in cPanel:

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Go to Cron Jobs under the Advanced section.
  3. Choose the time interval (e.g., once a day, every 5 minutes).
  4. Enter the command (e.g., /usr/bin/php /home/user/public_html/script.php).
  5. Click Add New Cron Job.

Use cron jobs responsibly — running scripts too frequently can increase your resource usage. Contact Aviumshost support if unsure.