In this article, we will learn how to Edit or Delete Cron Job in cPanel, by logging in via the admin link such as https://example.com:2083. If you are already logged into cPanel, you can easily access the cron job management tools by searching for “Cron Jobs” in the search box. You can edit an existing cron job by clicking on the “Edit” button next to it, and adjusting the minutes, hours, days, months, and weeks. If you want to delete a cron job, locate it in the same section, click “Delete,” and confirm the deletion.
cPanel Dashboard
After clicking “Login”, you’ll be taken directly to the cPanel dashboard, where you can manage your website and hosting settings. The dashboard provides easy access to all the tools and features you need.
Search Cron Jobs Settings
In cPanel, type “cron” into the search bar to locate “Cron Jobs” in the dropdown suggestions. Click on “Cron Jobs” to access the interface for scheduling and managing automated tasks.
Edit Cron Job
After clicking on “Cron Jobs,” scroll down to find the “Current Cron Jobs” section. Click the “Edit” button next to the cron job you wish to modify, as shown in the image.
Cron Job Configuration
After clicking “Edit,” you’ll see options to adjust settings such as Minute, Hour, Day, Month, and Weekday. Make your desired changes and then click “Edit Line” to save the updated cron job configuration.
You will receive a notification confirming that your data has been successfully edited. Additionally, the updated information will be visible in the list of cron jobs.
Delete Cron Job
In the Cron Jobs menu, scroll down to the “Current Cron Jobs” section. Locate the cron job you want to remove and click the “Delete” button in the actions column next to it.
After clicking the “Delete” button, you will see a confirmation message asking if you want to delete the cron job. Click “Delete” to proceed with the removal.
You will notice that the “Current Cron Jobs” section is now empty, indicating that all cron jobs have been successfully deleted.
Conclusion:
Now that we’ve covered how to edit or delete cron jobs in cPanel, you can also check out our installation guide in the video we created for additional help.
