{"id":1464,"date":"2019-02-08T10:36:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T10:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2019\/02\/08\/1583465-how-to-set-up-a-cron-job-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T09:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:41:44","slug":"1583465-how-to-set-up-a-cron-job-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/1583465-how-to-set-up-a-cron-job-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a cron job at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cron job is a powerful tool that automates the execution of simple, repetitive tasks on a set schedule. With cron jobs, you can easily handle various activities such as cache clearing, monitoring, and running custom scripts, among other tasks.<\/p>

Create a cron job<\/h2>

To set up a cron job, open Websites<\/a> → Dashboard<\/a><\/b>, <\/b>search for Cron Jobs<\/b> on the sidebar and click on it:<\/p>

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Before adding a script to a cron job, it’s recommended to test it<\/b> and ensure it works as intended.<\/p>\n<\/div>

To create a new cron job, enter the following information:<\/p>