What Is Cron?

Cron is a time-based job scheduler built into Linux servers, used to run scripts or commands automatically at set intervals — every hour, every night, every Monday, and so on.

Why It Matters

WordPress backups, cache clearing, and sending scheduled newsletters are common examples of tasks handled through cron jobs, running quietly without any manual action.

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