Create a scheduled task (cron job) in Plesk

Scheduled Tasks (Cron jobs) let you run scripts or URLs automatically on a schedule. Typical use cases: automate backups, run periodic cleanup, execute import/export scripts, or trigger WordPress tasks.

Open Scheduled Tasks in Plesk

1. Log in to Plesk (you can open it from the service page in My.GARMTECH).
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click Scheduled Tasks.

Create a new scheduled task

1. Click Add Task.
2. Select what you want to run:
   • Run a PHP script — best for most hosting use cases.
   • Fetch a URL — useful if you need to call a webhook or trigger a script via HTTPS.
   • Run a command — advanced option (may be limited on shared hosting).
3. Choose the schedule (daily/weekly/monthly) or cron-style timing (if available).
4. (Optional) Enable email notifications for task output.
5. Save the task.

Examples

• Run a PHP script: select your script from the website folder (for example, cron.php).
• Fetch a URL: use a secure URL like https://example.com/cron.php (only if your script is designed for URL execution).

Notes

• Tasks run on the server schedule/timezone.
• Start with a low frequency (for example, once per day) and increase only if needed.
• If a task fails, check the task output and your website logs in Plesk.