How do I set up a cronjob through DirectAdmin?

It can be convenient to perform certain tasks at fixed times, for this you can set up a cronjob.
For example, you can set it to periodically empty the cache or to call a PHP function at a specified time.

In this tutorial, we will explain how to set up a cronjob in DirectAdmin, after which we will also explain what the different settings mean.

1. Log in to the hosting of the domain name in question.
2. Under "Advanced Features," navigate to "Cronjobs."
3. Click here on "Add cronjob."
4. In the next window, you can specify the desired settings.
   We will elaborate on these settings below.
5. After these settings have been made, a choice can be made as to whether emails in response to this cron should be prevented.
   If no mails should be sent click on "Prevent mails", this adds a small piece of code to the command that prevents mails from being sent.
6. When all settings have been entered you can click on "Create".

You will now be returned to the page with the other cronjobs.
Should you wish to make a change you can click on the pencil next to the cronjob to update it.

What settings should I use?
A cronjob is executed based on Minutes, Hours, Days, Months and days of the week.
You can also enter a "*" and it will be executed on every minute, hour, day, month, or day of the week.

• Minutes: This will be executed on the minute indicated, for example if you enter 30 it will be executed on the 30th minute of the hour.
  
• Hour: This will be executed at the hour indicated, for example 19 can be entered here to have it executed at the? 19th hour.
  
• Day of the month: Here the day of the month is asked, so you can execute a cronjob on every 20th of the month.
  
• Month: Here the month is requested. Thus 6 can be entered here to execute the job every June.
  
• Day of the week: Here the day of the week can be specified, for example, if 6 is entered here it will be executed on Saturday.

With the above examples, if the assignment falls on a Saturday (this is because of the day of the week) on June 20, it will be executed at 19:30.

Command: This is the command that can be executed on the server. It allows you to call a .php file, for example, or delete files on the server.

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