I'm configuring my second Amember installation. One of the steps recommended is setting up a cron job http://manual.amember.com/Setup_a_Cron_Job. I couldn't remember if I did this for my first install 3 years ago. I checked the advanced settings for my first install and I do not have it enabled. It's recommended for recurring credit card billing (and a large number of customers), however, my recurring credit billing is occurring fine. So, the question is, is the cron job necessary?
Its also used to send out the auto emails- but if its not enabled, its also triggered by users on the site. So if you have enough members using the site, then the system will work without it- although the timing wont be regular. Cron enables it to be done at a specific time each day. David