If you have a repetitive task or need to run scripts at a specific time, you can use a task scheduler in Plesk to automatically execute the task/script for you.

• Create a Scheduled Task
• Modify a Scheduled Task
• Delete a Scheduled Task

Create a Scheduled Task

To create a Scheduled Task:

1. Login to your Plesk Control Panel
2. Click Websites & Domains
   
   
3. Click Scheduled Tasks located in the upper right corner
   
4. Click Add Task
   
   
5. Provide the following for Schedule a Task:
   • Active: This checkbox lets you turn the scheduled task on or off.
   • Task type:
     • Run a command: This option requires you to specify the full path to the executable file to run(This includes binary files, shell scripts, and batch files)
     • Fetch a URL: This option lets you specify a URL with no commands.
     • Run a PHP script: This option lets you specify the path to the script relative to your virtual host directory.
   • Run: This setting lets you set when and how often the task will run
   • Description: This field lets you set a description for the task for reference
   • Notify:
     • Do not notify: You will not get any notifications with this option
     • Errors only: You will only receive notifications if your task encounters an error with this option
     • Every time: You will receive a notification every time the task runs with this option
       
6. Click OK

Modify a Scheduled Task

To modify a Scheduled Task:

1. Login to your Plesk Control Panel
2. Click Websites & Domains
   
   
3. Click Scheduled Tasks located in the upper right corner
   
4. Click the task you want to modify under Command
   
   
5. Modify the information you need to update under Schedule a Task
   
6. Click OK to save your changes

Delete a Scheduled Task

To delete a Scheduled Task:

1. Login to your Plesk Control Panel
2. Click Websites & Domains
   
   
3. Click Scheduled Tasks located in the upper right corner
   
4. Select the checkbox for the task you want to delete
   
5. Click Remove
   
   
6. Click Yes in the dialog box