How do I run a PHP file from a crontab?

Question

I know how to do cran jobs, but I'm not sure about executing php files?

Answer 1

Whenever you run the cron job, just put php in front of the path to the file.

E.G.

php /var/www/html/cron.php

Answer 2

If what you are trying to do is simply execute a PHP page then you should take a look at the curl function.

Use it in this fashion:

curl -s http://www.mywebcards.net/demo/tools/del...

The -s option means silent and there are loads and loads of configuration options. Just look at the manual at http://curl.haxx.se/docs/manpage.html

This is also compatible with the cron jobs in Cpanel