Set-up Cron Jobs – Bit Social

In Bit Social, the Cron feature automates the scheduling and posting of your social media content. By setting up Cron jobs, you ensure that your posts are published at the designated times without manual intervention. This feature helps maintain a consistent online presence by regularly updating your social media accounts with scheduled posts, saving you time and effort in managing your social media strategy.

To set up the Cron feature in Bit Social, go to Bit Social and click on “More” from the top menu then click on “Settings“.

Cron Job settings

Under Cron job settings, you will find your Cron Job command. Copy this command, then go to your cPanel and search for “Cron Jobs.” Click on “Cron Jobs,” and scroll down to the Common Settings drop-down option. Choose a time from the Common Settings, paste the copied command into the command field, and click “Add New Command.”

External Cron

Activate Bit Social’s external cron feature to ensure continuous cron job operation, even without user activity on your website. This external cron will automatically trigger your website, allowing your scheduled posts to be published on your desired social platforms. Simply enable the external cron feature to get started.