Cron Job Setup Guide
Configure recurring backups reliably on shared hosting and VPS with job-safe timing.
Shared Hosting (cPanel)
Use this mode when your host provides cPanel and you do not have shell root access.
- Open cPanel and go to
Advanced -> Cron Jobs. - In DailyBkup settings, copy the generated cron command.
- Paste command, choose frequency, and save.
- Check DailyBkup logs after next window.
VPS / Dedicated Server
Use this when you have SSH access and can maintain server-level cron policy.
crontab
crontab -e
0 2 * * * /usr/bin/php '/path/to/wp-content/plugins/dailybackupV2/cron/run.php' >/dev/null 2>&1
crontab -lAvoid tight overlapping schedules. DailyBkup uses lock protection to prevent concurrent run corruption.