How to Use Task Scheduler in cPanel
Posted about 10 months ago 4.2kTask Scheduler (Cron Alternative)
Modern interface: Some hosts offer visual cron editor.
Access Task Scheduler
cPanel → Advanced → Task Scheduler → Create new scheduled task.
Visual Timing Selection
Choose hourly, daily, weekly with calendar interface.
Common Commands
Run PHP Script
/usr/local/bin/php /home/user/public_html/script.phpWGET Method
wget -q -O - https://yourdomain.com/cron.phpCommon Tasks Table
| Task | Frequency | Command |
|---|---|---|
| WP-Cron | Every 15 min | wget wp-cron.php |
| Backup | Daily | Custom script |
| Clean logs | Weekly | rm old logs |