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Create a scheduled task (cron job) in Plesk

20.02.2026 00:57
- Scheduled Tasks (Cron)
- automation
- 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

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

Create a new scheduled task

Click Add Task.
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).
Choose the schedule (daily/weekly/monthly) or cron-style timing (if available).
(Optional) Enable email notifications for task output.
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.

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