Testing your cron job before relying on it is an important step to ensure it runs correctly.
If you have SSH access, you can manually run the cron command in your terminal. This allows you to:
-
See immediate results
-
Confirm that the script executes properly
-
Troubleshoot any errors before scheduling
To test:
-
Log in to your server via SSH.
-
Navigate to the directory where your script is located.
-
Run the command as it would be executed by the cron job.
If it runs successfully, you can confidently schedule it to run at regular intervals. Regular testing improves reliability and helps you catch issues early.
For step-by-step instructions, see our guide: How to Configure Cron Jobs in cPanel.
