how to run php automatically on apache

Question

I wanted to know if there was a way to configure Apache to automatically run a php script at a particular time without need for me being online, as long as my server is active

Answer 1

A Cron Job is what you are looking for, mostly your hosting provide you with this service, if you are using a dedicated server, you can generate a cron here http://www.generateit.net/cron-job/ or here is a little tutorial for it: http://www.linuxweblog.com/crotab-tutorial

Answer 2

Cron job is what you'are looking for. A Generator HERE

Answer 3

A cron is what you are looking for.

If you server is Linux, you can add an entry to your chrontab: http://www.tecmint.com/11-cron-scheduling-task-examples-in-linux/

Answer 4

Read about http://www.linuxweblog.com/crotab-tutorial or write a daemon :)