Do I have Cron?

[bunglebrown]

Do I have 'cron' on my server?

I am trying to put a time delay on an email response and have heard on linux (as I am) there should be 'cron' on my server. But I am currently unable to locate it there - can you direct me to it or is there a better way of achieving this?

 

[Christopher]

You'll find it in cPanel under the advanced section I believe.

 

[bunglebrown]

Sorry I don't see an advanced section in the cPanel directory. Are you sure?

 

[Christopher]

https://absolut.x10hosting.com:2083/frontend/x3/cron/index.html

Try using that link.

 

[bunglebrown]

thanks. . .

How can I delay an automated email with this feature so that it sends an email to users 3 days after they request?

. . regards

 

[Christopher]

You would want to store a timestamp of when they requested, calculate the timestamp in 3 days and then if it equals send a email.
If you want me to code you something, send me a PM.

 

[bunglebrown]

Does that mean I have to use mySQL? I have had some problems connecting to that.

 

[Christopher]

You'll probably want to use mysql.
We had a few problems with it earlier today. It should work fine now.