Cron Jobs
Run a finite command on a UTC schedule.
Cron Jobs#
A Cron Job starts a command on a schedule, performs a finite task, and exits. It is appropriate for reports, cleanup, data imports, and periodic synchronization—not for a process that must stay online.
Schedule and command#
Choose Cron Job, configure a supported source or image, set the command, and enter a standard five-field cron expression. NexHost schedules cron jobs in UTC, so convert business-time requirements before saving the schedule.
Good job behavior#
Make each run safe to retry, exit with a non-zero code on failure, and write actionable application output. Use a Background Worker for queue consumers or any process that should not exit after a single run.