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05-24-2007, 04:03 AM
hosting. How do I access the CRONTAB? I have a job that needs to run on a daily basis. My server is a shared hosting server which means I cannot see any files other than my own. I have various CGI scripts running within my own area of the server.
To edit the CRONTAB I need to know how to access it. Where is it? I do not have any tools available to activate a LINUX based command line or direct access to the cgi-bin.

Do I need a script? Access to the server? or just a plain miracle.

I have contacted my host and they keep sending instructions. But most assume a level of knowledge of LINUX beyond the realms of normal Windows people.

Please don't copy and paste web pages that state 'Access the crontab -e" - I think I have read them all and still do not know what on earth they are talking about when looking at my server/control panel.

Robb in Highlands
05-24-2007, 04:50 AM
Those crontab -e commands are things you should run from an ssh command prompt. Not all shared hosting gives access to ssh. If your control panel has no options for scheduling/crontab, then email your host and ask them for ssh login capabilities. Many will give that to you if you provide some ID (scan and email)...