Hey, I noticed that after I updated to latest version, the Setup no longer contains a password field for the cron access. I checked the cron.php file and the password stuff was commented out. How can I verify that the cron is working as it should? thanks, sterling
You don't need cron passsword anymore, if it is in URL, it will be just ignored. If cron doesn't work, you will get big red error message in aMember CP day after tomorrow.
The purpose? Alex What is the purpose of the cron job? If it weren't configured what would be effected? Taine ::: Disregard :::: further investagation uncovered the answer.
Cron job is necessary to execute periodical tasks - update user status, rebuild user database to delete expired users, rebilll users, etc. Usually it can be done daily when FIRST visitor access your site. aMember will do these jobs, and you don't need any special setup. However, if you need to rebill users, it is long-time task, and it is necessary to setup cron job that will access your website at 00:00 to make execution guaranteed.