Question:

I installed J2Store on my server, and I want to set up a cron job to trigger J2Store's cron job script. What should I do to set up the cron job?

Answer:

Our webcron service is best for triggering J2Store's cron job script. Just follow below simple steps to configure cron job for your J2Store:

  1. Open your
    , click on "Create New Cron Job" button.
  2. Copy Cron Job Security Key at:

    Copy Cron Job Security Key
  3. In field "URL to call", enter http://www.example.com/index.php?option=com_j2store&view=cron&command=appsubscriptionproduct&cron_secret=XXXXX (replace www.example.com with your install location and replace cron_secret with your Security Key). Choose an appropriate cron job execution frequency. Checkout below screenshot:

    Set up cron job for J2Store
  4. If necessary, finish the other optional settings.
  5. Click "Create Cron Job" button. You're done! EasyCron will trigger your J2Store's cron job script dutifully according to your time setting.
  6. If you haven't registered your EasyCron account yet, click on the "add a password" link on the top to add an email and password to your account.