Important Notice: wp-cron Changes Starting May 1st, 2025
To optimize our servers performance and help you reduce your account’s CPU usage, we will disable the automatic execution of the default wp-cron in all WordPress installations effective May 1st, 2025.
This system feature manages automated tasks for your WordPress site.
If you rely on wp-cron for functionalities such as scheduled post publishing, automatic plugin updates, or WooCommerce order processing, you will need to take the following steps to ensure uninterrupted operation:
Disable the automatic wp-cron by adding the following line to the wp-config.php file of each of your WordPress sites:
define('DISABLE_WP_CRON', true);
Set up a manual wp-cron execution through the Advanced -> Cron Jobs section in your hosting control panel using this command:
*/15 * * * * wget -q -O - http://YOURSITE.com/wp-cron.php?doing_wp_cron >/dev/null 2>&1
(Replace YOURSITE.com with your domain.)
We recommend testing your site after applying these changes to confirm that everything works as expected.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is here to help.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Mujica Hosting Team
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