If you want to execute a PHP or Perl script, Lynx or wget command once or on a regular basis, you can set up a cron job. Creating and editing cron jobs:
Cron jobs
6. Configure cron job settings
You can configure the following parameters for executing the cron job in the pop-up that appears:
Minute
Minute/minute intervals at which you want to execute the cron job (10–55 or every 10–55 minutes).
Hour
Hour at which you want to execute the cron job (00:00–23:00, * for every hour).
Day
Day on which you want to execute the cron job (1–31, * for every day).
Month
Month in which you want to execute the cron job (January–December).
Weekday
Weekday on which you want to execute the cron job (Monday–Sunday).
Type
Type of the script or command. PHP or Perl script or Lynx or wget command.
Script path or URL
Path to the script, starting at the root directory. Example: «/html/cron_script.php»
Email address
An email address for receiving status notifications when the cron job is executed.
After you have completed the form, click the «Save» button.
Make the desired changes. You can configure your settings based on those shown in the «Creating cron jobs» section of this guide. Click the «Save» button to apply your changes.