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# Cron Jobs

Cron jobs let you schedule automated tasks to run at defined intervals on your hosting account. They are managed from **My Hosting → Cron Jobs**.

## Accessing Cron Jobs

Click **My Hosting** in the top navigation, then select **Cron Jobs** from the left sidebar.

## Creating a Cron Job

**1. Open Cron Jobs**

Navigate to **My Hosting → Cron Jobs**.

**2. Click Add Cron Job**

Click **+ Add Cron Job**.

**3. Configure the Job**

Enter the command to run and set the schedule using standard cron syntax or the schedule picker.

**4. Save**

Save the cron job. It will run automatically at the configured interval.

## Common Use Cases

* Running WordPress's built-in `wp-cron.php` on a real schedule instead of relying on visitor-triggered execution
* Automating database exports or cleanup scripts
* Triggering custom PHP scripts at regular intervals

> [!NOTE]
>
> WordPress relies on `wp-cron` for scheduled tasks such as publishing scheduled posts, sending emails, and running plugin maintenance. On low-traffic sites, wp-cron may not fire reliably since it depends on visitor requests. Setting up a real cron job to call `wp-cron.php` directly ensures these tasks run on time.


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