How to run a PHP script using a custom PHP executable in Plesk Scheduled Tasks?

Question

How to run a PHP script using a custom PHP executable in Plesk Scheduled Tasks?

Answer

1. Log into Plesk.

2. Go to Tools & Settings > Scheduled Task > Add Task;

3. At Script Path, specify the full path to the PHP script on the server. If arguments are needed, specify that accordingly in the with arguments field;
4. At Run field, specify the desired frequency the task should be run; 

5. Choose the Run a PHP script and set required version:

   

6. Click OK to save the task.

Note: Alternatively, it is possible to do it via the Run a command option on the same screen. However, this is not recommended way due to security reasons as the script will be running under /bin/bash privileges.

1. Create a task with the type Run a command and specify the full path to custom PHP executable. Specify other settings if required.

   

2. Go to Tools & Settings > Scheduled Tasks > Settings and set the option Crontab shell to /bin/bash .

3. Apply the changes.

Note: it is also possible to do it per domain via Domains > example.com > Scheduled Tasks.

Additional Information

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