Web Hosting Knowledge Base Web Hosting Knowledge Base
  • Home
Get Started
Web Hosting Knowledge Base Web Hosting Knowledge Base
Get Started
Web Hosting Knowledge Base Web Hosting Knowledge Base
  • Home
loading
  1. Home
  2. Installable Applications
  3. How to set up a WordPress cron job
Updated on June 19, 2024

Installable Applications

  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconSoftaculous 1-click application installer
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage bandwidth and disk usage with WHM
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set up Apple (Mac) Mail on macOS
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set up Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconEasy manual setup instructions for website software
    • How to install Sails.js on managed hosting accounts
    • How to install MediaWiki manually
    • How to install Angular manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install the Wordfence Security plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the 2Checkout plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to receive PayPal payments on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the Google XML Sitemaps plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the Postie plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable plugins in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the Disqus Comment System plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to stop WordPress plugins disappearing from the administration page
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconWordPress plugins Hostvento does not recommend
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and use the P3 plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the UpdraftPlus plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure the LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure WooCommerce Shipping & Tax plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Angular manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and use the Query Monitor plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable automatic updates for WordPress plugins
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to translate a WordPress site with the GTranslate plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to clean a WordPress database with the Advanced Database Cleaner plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display content statistics on your WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display online users on a WordPress Site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create XML sitemaps for WordPress using the XML Sitemaps plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create image alt attribute values for images featured in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to user generate user activity history for WordPress using Simple History Plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to Monitor MySQL database for WordPress using Query Monitor plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create temporary WordPress user logins Using Temporary Login Without Password plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use a plugin to optimize WordPress database
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure Error Log Monitor plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add keyboard shortcuts to manage Joomla site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display and download log files in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Joomla Search Options
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use a plugin to copy or clone content in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to switch users automatically on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to send test email from WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add an online guestbook on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add custom Adobe fonts in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add an appointment booking system in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow configure sticky menu on WordPress sites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display random post on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a site review forms on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable WordPress plugin updates using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change font using WordPress Classic Editor
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add infinite scroll on WordPress sites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Search Exclude plugin to exclude specific WordPress posts or pages from search
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to Import Users from a CSV file to WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create a Legal Pages on WordPress using the WP Auto Terms plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a Whatsapp chat link on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize WordPress performance using WP Fastest Cache
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset a WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to limit login attempts on WordPress using plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable Maintenance Mode for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to remove the category prefix from the URL of a WordPress page.
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create short link in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to HTTP security headers in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable XML-RPC with the Hostvento Optimized Plugin in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install BoldGrid Impression plugin for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change WordPress admin login page default URL
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to implement two factor authentication(2FA) in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to implement Google Authentication for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add PayPal shopping cart to WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize WordPress database
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to improve WordPress speed and performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable SVG file support in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable dark mode for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a popup message in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to Backup WordPress using All in One WP Migration Plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create dynamic forms in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update WordPress plugins
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add Cookie compliance banner in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage WordPress database using the WP Data Access plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure password policies in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable thumbnail generation in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to stop WordPress from generating different image sizes without plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconReasons to avoid WordPress nulled themes and plugins
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to embed JavaScript and HTML codes in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to find and replace data in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add user registration verification for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure image compression in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to do content copy protection in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display related posts in WordPress using Yet Another Related Posts plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to lock posts in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add events calendar in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to convert WordPress to headless WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add uploading file feature in WordPress posts or pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display a Twitter feed in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install All in One (AISEO) plugin in WordPress for better SEO ranking
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable users to post using the WordPress frontend
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to customize WordPress administration menu and toolbar using WP Custom Admin Interface plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use the Broken Link Checker plugin to check for broken links in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure Really Simple SSL WordPress plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to notify only administrators about WordPress updates
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to import custom Google Fonts in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to convert your WordPress site to a static site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to view site health status for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add or change background image in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the author names on a WordPress blog
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to delete unused WordPress plugin table in MySQL
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable embedding of WordPress posts remotely on 3rd party sites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable auto save option in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add custom CSS file to your WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add additional user profile fields in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a password to access a blog
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable the screen options custom fields on WordPress Editor
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow update the copyright date in WordPress automatically
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create categories in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add thumbnails to blog posts in WordPress Theme
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add confirmation message while publishing content in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable debugging and error log in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage post tags in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to hide user profile fields in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add custom permissions for WordPress roles
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set the maximum word count for WordPress posts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to show registered users on WordPress using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to remove WordPress version number
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use PHP code to prevent malicious URL requests on a WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to hide WordPress update notification
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to restrict users from deactivating specific plugins in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to detect visitor browser type on WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to migrate from WordPress.com to WordPress.org
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change Replace URL in WordPress Elementor
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change WordPress memory limit
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set the default HTML editor in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create WordPress admin user in MySQL using phpMyAdmin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change WordPress admin dashboard background color
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the domain in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable REST API in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to customise WordPress login page
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Widget Block Editor to edit WordPress widget area
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to remove WordPress title
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable file upload function for contributors using PHP function in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add spam and delete button in WordPress comment section using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change excerpt length in WordPress using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change user password in WordPress using Account Management
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable default search in WordPress using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Frog CMS
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing PHP to disable WordPress admin bar for all users
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to exclude WordPress pages from search engine results using the PHP function
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Laravel manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create default text on blog posts in WordPress using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow To Install CS-Cart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install FlatPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set minimum word count for WordPress posts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add 'Last Edited' date to WordPress blog or pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow To install Jaws Project
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable WordPress login hints for better security
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow To Install Slim Framework For PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to delay WordPress RSS feed publishing time
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install VirtueMart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable URL in WordPress comment section
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manually install X-Cart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable REST API endpoints in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpMyChat
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to auto link a Twitter usernames on WordPress posts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Habari
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to duplicate pages and posts in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Ubercart for Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the favicon in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Joget Workflow
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CiviCRM
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update PHP version for WordPress using cPanel
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to embed video in WordPress post and pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Symphony CMS
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add Google fonts and change the fonts in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PrestaShop manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable and delete WordPress themes
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PhpWiki
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to delete your WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install MemHT
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add copyright text for WordPress blogs and pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CuteNews
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CTA button shortcode on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Elxis
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add Privacy Policy page in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Webuzo
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a navigation menu in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure Node.js on managed hosting accounts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to edit the WordPress footer
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a Carousel Slider for WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WordPress manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a default gravatar on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable automatic JPEG compression in WordPress using PHP
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ExpressionEngine
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CandyCane
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to migrate an existing WordPress site to Hostvento Hosting
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the WordPress language
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install jCart manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change comment notification settings in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CakePHP manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Matomo manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WordPress on a subdomain
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure a WordPress testing sandbox
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Nibbleblog manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure the WordPress heartbeat
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Concrete CMS manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure Yarn on managed hosting accounts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to migrate an existing Laravel installation
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing APC or OPcache with WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to clear the cache in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpLD manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable Gutenberg in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconConfiguring, optimizing, and extending WordPress
    • How to fix database table problems in WordPress
    • Information collected by the Hostvento Optimized WP plugin
    • How to change the primary domain in a WordPress multisite installation
    • How to optimize WordPress post revision storage
    • How to enable the REST API in WordPress
    • How to highlight author comments in your WordPress site
    • How to configure WordPress to use Redis
    • How to display a gravatar using user email in WordPress Posts and Pages.
    • How to add extra author profile fields in WordPress
    • How to configure WordPress to always use SSL
    • How to import a WordPress site using Softaculous
    • How to remove the welcome panel on WordPress dashboard
    • How to manage WordPress comments
    • How to optimize WordPress trash settings
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to send e-mail in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to Setup and Optimize PrestaShop
    • How to change the PrestaShop URL settings
    • How to configure product packs in PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use widgets in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add MailChimp subscribers from WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure and optimize Magento
    • How to enable Magento maintenance mode
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconConfiguring and optimizing a Ghost site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to troubleshoot WordPress issues
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconCustomizing and optimizing an Elgg site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize WordPress with the WP Rocket plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize and customize your Drupal site
    • How to use Google Analytics with Drupal
    • How to configure Drupal to use Redis
    • How to change the absolute path (base URL) in Drupal 8 and 9
    • Drupal performance and MySQL transaction isolation levels
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconConfiguring and optimizing SugarCRM
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WP-CLI manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconConfiguring and optimizing Joomla
    • How to change the website URL in Joomla
    • How to create control panel icons on Joomla administration dashboard
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a custom logo to WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable HTTPS and SSL for WordPress sites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconOpenCart optimization and configuration
    • How to add CAPTCHA protection to an OpenCart site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize web requests
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to redirect the primary domain to an existing WordPress installation
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to measure website performance using Pingdom
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize the WordPress home page when using WooCommerce
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the WordPress theme manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to measure website performance using YSlow
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure a WordPress multisite network
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to measure website performance using Google Chrome Developer Tools
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display the user count in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize website performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create custom shortcodes in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize images for your website
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to customize the number of search results displayed in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize your site with the Hostvento Optimized plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to show the current year in WordPress posts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconTroubleshooting blank pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to customize PHP settings for WordPress using the Custom PHP Settings plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to import large amounts of CSV data into a web application
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a custom WordPress footer on the admin dashboard
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure memcached on managed servers
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to redirect new users to a default page on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconMoodle configuration and optimization
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to brand Roundcube webmail
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure a shared address book in Roundcube webmail
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to extend user login session on WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to boost WordPress performance with the Hostvento Optimized plugin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Redis on managed servers
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure the WordPress permalink structure
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to password-protect WordPress pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the WordPress site URLs using phpMyAdmin
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install blog software using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to log in to WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconPortal and CMS applications in Softaculous
    • How to install SilverStripe using Softaculous
    • How to install Kirby using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconForums available with the Softaculous Installer
    • How to install Vanilla Forums using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset the WordPress administrator password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to fix broken image links in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconImage gallery applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing W3 Total Cache and GTmetrix to optimize WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconWiki applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to a WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconSocial networking applications in Softaculous
    • How to install Opensource-SocialNetwork using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconAd server applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconInstalling WordPress plugins and extending your site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconCalendar applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to administer WordPress from the command line
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update WordPress database configuration settings
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconMail applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add external RSS feeds to your WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconPolls and analytics applications in Softaculous
    • How to install Advanced Poll using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable and disable pingbacks and trackbacks in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconProject management applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open icone-Commerce and cart applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WordPress themes
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconCRM applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update WordPress manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconBacking up your WordPress site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconCustomer support applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconApplication frameworks in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to troubleshoot blank pages in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconEducation applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change a WordPress account username
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconFile management applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconDatabase tools in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure WordPress date and time settings
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconVideo applications available in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to fix the 'Scheduled Maintenance' message in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconRSS applications available in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to debug WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconMiscellaneous applications in Softaculous
    • How to install WeBid using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable and customize maintenance mode in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage your applications in Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to import an application into Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set up a WordPress cron job
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to back up a Softaculous-installed application to Dropbox
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to schedule post publishing in WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to back up a Softaculous-installed application to Google Drive
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Matomo with WordPress
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconSoftaculous application availability
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize PrestaShop performance settings
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconWebsite staging with Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconWebsite cloning with Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure PrestaShop to use memcached
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable error reporting in PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset the PrestaShop administrator password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable PrestaShop maintenance mode
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure languages in PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to a PrestaShop site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUnderstanding system load averages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Matomo with PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing APC or OPcache with PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage multiple PrestaShop shops
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use GTMetrix to improve PrestaShop performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to identify and avoid harmful PrestaShop modules
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to clear the Smarty cache in PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconTroubleshooting blank pages in PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable SSL for PrestaShop
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to generate multiple PrestaShop cart rules
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure PrestaShop to use Redis
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing APC or OPcache with Magento
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage multiple Magento stores
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Magento to use memcached
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use GTMetrix to improve Magento performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to identify and avoid harmful Magento extensions
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconMagento error message: 'Your web server is configured incorrectly'
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use the Magento command-line interface (CLI)
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable SSL for Magento
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install and configure LiteMage
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing Elasticsearch with Magento
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Magento to use Redis
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize Magento for performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update Magento
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set up Magento cron jobs on managed hosting accounts
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize Magento log settings
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to a Magento site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with Magento
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage Magento Connect extensions from the command line
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconCron jobs do not run on Magento 1.8 after upgrade
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the Magento administrative session timeout interval
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset the Magento administrator password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update a Ghost website
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Ghost themes
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with Ghost
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to migrate WordPress content to Ghost
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add comments to Ghost
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to an Elgg site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable plugins in Elgg
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize Drupal for performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Drush for your Drupal site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Drush manually
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Drush site aliases for Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to a Drupal site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure the Drupal cron routine
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize Drupal database usage
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to speed up slow Drupal administration pages
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Matomo with Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset the Drupal administrator password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Drupal to use memcached
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing APC or OPcache with Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use GTMetrix to improve Drupal performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to identify and avoid harmful Drupal modules
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to troubleshoot Drupal issues
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable SSL for Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Drupal Console
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage URL redirects in Drupal
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconIntroduction to Drupal modules
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure the SugarCRM cron routine
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize Joomla for performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to update Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable plugins in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add CAPTCHA protection to a Joomla site
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to troubleshoot database connection errors in Joomla 3.0
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to administer Joomla from the command line
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Matomo with Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to reset the Joomla administrator password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Joomla to use memcached
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconUsing APC or OPcache with Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use GTMetrix to improve Joomla performance
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to identify and avoid harmful Joomla extensions
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to enable SSL for Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Joomla slideshow using the Beautiful Slideshow extension
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add an article slider in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a heading menu item in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change database settings in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to view PHP error log in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure geoblocking for Joomla websites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change control panel template in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create control panel icons on Joomla administration dashboard
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Google Structured Data to Improve SEO for Joomla sites
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to create content directory in Joomla using SobiPro
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the Joomla database password
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to limit active logins for a user account in Joomla
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to configure Joomla to use Redis
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to optimize OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to use Google Analytics with OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install an OpenCart theme
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set file download permission for user groups in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add Privacy Policy in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add call to action to OpenCart on mobile display
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to cancel orders in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to generate invoices in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to display store hours in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to manage return reasons in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to disable product reviews in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to restrict product pricing to logged-in customers in OpenCart.
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to filter product by price in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to set custom timezone in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to send marketing emails in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add a language pack in OpenCart
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change OpenCart administration dashboard language
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to add custom fields in OpenCart registration form
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the Moodle site URL
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WordPress using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Serendipity using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install b2evolution using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install LifeType using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Nucleus using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Textpattern using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Chyrp using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install StatusNet using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Nibbleblog using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Pixie using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PivotX using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Dotclear using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PageCookery using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Storytlr using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install HTMLy using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Drupal using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Joomla using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zikula using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install XOOPS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Website Baker using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Geeklog using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Mambo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PHP-Nuke using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install MODX using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install e107 using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Concrete CMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpwcms using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CMS Made Simple using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Contao using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PyroCMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PHP-Fusion using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ImpressCMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install TYPO3 using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Sitemagic CMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install SiteCake using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Bolt using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Croogo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install razorCMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ImpressPages using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Fork using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zenario using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Mahara using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Microweber using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ClipperCMS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CMSimple using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Cotonti using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Grav using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Koken using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ProcessWire using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpBB using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install MyBB using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install SMF using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install bbPress using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Phorum using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Beehive using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install AEF (Advanced Electron Forum) using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install FluxBB using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Gallery using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Coppermine using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install TinyWebGallery using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install 4images using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zenphoto using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Pixelpost using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Piwigo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Plogger using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install MediaWiki using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PmWiki using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install DokuWiki using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WikkaWiki using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Dolphin using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Elgg using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Oxwall using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Jcow using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Etano using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Revive Adserver using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WebCalendar using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Booked using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Roundcube using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WebMail Lite using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install RainLoop Webmail using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install LimeSurvey using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpESP using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Open Web Analytics using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Matomo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install dotProject using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PHProjekt using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Mantis Bug Tracker using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install eyeOS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Collabtive using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Feng Office using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ProjectPier using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Magento using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install OpenCart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install osCommerce using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install PrestaShop using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zen Cart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install WHMCS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Blesta using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Arastta using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Avactis using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install AbanteCart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install BoxBilling using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CubeCart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Invoice Ninja using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install LiteCart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Loaded Commerce using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Open eShop using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ShopSite using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Shopware using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow install TomatoCart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zeuscart using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Logic Invoice using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install SugarCRM using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install FrontAccounting using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Dolibarr using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Vtiger using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Tine using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zurmo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install SuiteCRM using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Group Office using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install OrangeHRM using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install YetiForce CRM using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install EGroupware using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Help Center Live using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Maian Support using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install HelpDeskZ using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Live Helper Chat using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install osTicket using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Vision Helpdesk using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install HESK using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install UVdesk using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CodeIgniter using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Yii using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Zend Framework using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Kohana using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Smarty using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Symfony using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CakePHP using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Laravel using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install FuelPHP using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Bootstrap using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install UIkit using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Webasyst using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Moodle using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Omeka using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Chamilo using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Claroline using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Dokeos using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ATutor using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install eFront using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install OpenDocMan using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Pydio using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Adminer using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install ClipBucket using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install CumulusClips using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Gregarius using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Tiny Tiny RSS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install phpFormGenerator using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install InfiniteWP using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install SPIP using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install GLPI using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Mautic using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install YOURLS using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to install Open Journal Systems using Softaculous
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to Determine the WordPress Version
  • Folder icon closed Folder open iconHow to change the WordPress auto-save interval

How to set up a WordPress cron job

Estimated reading: 5 minutes 150 views

This article describes how to configure a cron job for WordPress.Table of Contents

  • The virtual WordPress “cron job”
  • Disabling the virtual WordPress cron job
  • Configuring a real cron job for WordPress
    • Method #1: Use cPanel
    • Method #2: Use the command line
    • Method #3: Use the Hostvento Optimized plugin

The virtual WordPress “cron job”

A cron job is a task scheduled to run automatically at specific intervals. For example, a cron job could automatically back up a file every six hours.

In its default configuration, WordPress does not use a real cron job for scheduling and other related tasks. Instead, whenever a page is loaded on a WordPress site, WordPress runs the wp-cron.php file. Although this “virtual” cron job is convenient, it has a few disadvantages:

  • Running the wp-cron.php file every time WordPress loads a page is unnecessary, and can negatively affect server performance, particularly on sites that receive a lot of traffic.
  • For a site that does not receive a lot of traffic on the other hand, it can be a significant amount of time before a visitor loads a page (and triggers the cron task). This can cause missed schedules for publishing posts and other unintended effects.

To resolve these issues, you can disable the default virtual WordPress cron job, and configure a real cron job. To do this, follow the procedures below.

Disabling the virtual WordPress cron job

To disable the default virtual WordPress cron job, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your account using cPanel or SSH.
  2. Using the cPanel File Manager or the command line, open the wp-config.php file in a text editor.The wp-config.php file is located in the directory where you installed WordPress. Usually, this is the public_html directory.
  3. Add the following line to the wp-config.php file:define(‘DISABLE_WP_CRON’, true);Make sure you add the previous line before the following line in the wp-config.php file:/* That’s all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */
  4. Save the changes to the wp-config.php file and then exit the text editor. The virtual WordPress cron job is now disabled.

Configuring a real cron job for WordPress

After you have disabled the default WordPress cron configuration in the wp-config.php file, you are ready to set up a real cron job that runs at fixed intervals regardless of site traffic.

If your account includes cPanel access, you can use it to configure the cron job. Alternatively, you can configure the cron job from the command line, or use the Hostvento Optimized plugin for WordPress.

Method #1: Use cPanel

To set up a WordPress cron job using cPanel, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the Advanced section of the cPanel home screen, click Cron jobs.
  3. Under Cron Email, type the e-mail address that you want to receive notifications, and then click Update Email. Every time the cron job runs, the e-mail account will receive a message.If you do not want to receive e-mail notifications for the cron job, you can append >/dev/null 2>&1 to the command, which redirects all output to /dev/null.
  4. Under Add New Cron Job, in the Common Settings list box, select Twice an hour.You can run cron jobs a maximum of every 15 minutes on shared and reseller accounts. A 30-minute interval for the WordPress cron job should be more than sufficient.
  5. In the Command text box, type the following line:cd ${HOME}/public_html; /usr/local/bin/php -q wp-cron.phpThis line assumes that you installed WordPress in the document root (public_html) directory. If you installed WordPress in another directory, modify the cd command to change to that directory instead.
  6. Click Add New Cron Job. The new cron job settings take effect immediately.
Method #2: Use the command line

To set up a WordPress cron job using the command line, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your account using SSH.
  2. At the command prompt, type the following command:Copycrontab -e
  3. Type o to enter editing mode and start a new line of text.
  4. Type the following line, replacing username with your own Hostvento Hosting account username:
    */30 * * * *  cd ${HOME}/public_html; /usr/local/bin/php -q wp-cron.php
    • This line sets the cron job to run every 30 minutes. If you are on an unmanaged platform you can run cron jobs as frequently as you want. On shared and reseller accounts, however, you can only run cron jobs a maximum of every 15 minutes. A 30-minute interval for the WordPress cron job should be more than sufficient.
    • This line assumes that you installed WordPress in the document root (public_html) directory. If you installed WordPress in another directory, modify the cd command to change to that directory instead.
  5. Press Esc, type :wq and then press Enter. The new cron job settings take effect immediately.
Method #3: Use the Hostvento Optimized plugin

The Hostvento Optimized plugin enables you to quickly and easily disable the virtual WordPress cron and enable a system cron instead.

For information about how to install the Hostvento Optimized plugin on your WordPress site, please see this article.

To enable a system cron job for WordPress using the Hostvento Optimized plugin, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to WordPress as the administrator.
  2. Under Dashboard, click Hostvento Optimized:A2 Optimized WP - Dashboard menu
  3. Click the Optimization tab:
    A2 Optimized WP - Optimization tab
  4. In the Use System Cron Instead of WordPress Cron section, click the slider to enable the option, and then click Update. Hostvento Optimized disables the WordPress virtual cron and creates a system cron job:
    A2 Optimized WP - Optimization tab - System cron option

How to schedule post publishing in WordPress

Still stuck? How can we help?

How can we help?

Was this page helpful? Yes No

Share this Doc

How to set up a WordPress cron job

Or copy link

Clipboard Icon
CONTENTS
  • The virtual WordPress “cron job”
  • Disabling the virtual WordPress cron job
  • Configuring a real cron job for WordPress
    • Method #1: Use cPanel
    • Method #2: Use the command line
    • Method #3: Use the Hostvento Optimized plugin
Leaf Illustration

© 2023 All Rights Reserved by Hostvento