Automating Your Server Maintenance
Configuring schedules (also known as Cron Jobs) within the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel is an essential strategy for maintaining a healthy and high-performance gaming environment. By automating routine tasks such as daily restarts, off-peak backups, and administrative broadcasts, you can ensure your server operates efficiently with minimal manual intervention.Difficulty
Intermediate
Time
7 Minutes
Step 1: Accessing the Scheduler
Follow these steps to find the automation tools for your specific server.Log in to the Panel
Access the Game Panel and select the server you wish to automate.
Step 2: Defining the Timing (Cron Syntax)
A schedule defines when a task should occur. We use standard Cron syntax for maximum flexibility.- Schedule Name: Enter a descriptive identifier (e.g.,
Daily Maintenance). - Minute/Hour/Day: Specify the execution time. For example,
0 4 * * *will trigger the task every day at 4:00 AM. - Enabled: Ensure this toggle is active for the schedule to run.
- Only When Online: If enabled, the task will skip execution if the server is currently stopped.
Step 3: Assigning Functional Tasks
A schedule is a container for one or more Tasks. Once your schedule is created, click on it to add specific actions.- Power Actions
- Console Commands
- Automated Backups
Automate the state of your server. You can schedule a Restart to clear RAM fragmentation or a Stop during scheduled maintenance windows.
Common Schedule Templates
Daily Server Restart (4:00 AM)
Daily Server Restart (4:00 AM)
- Minute:
0 - Hour:
4 - Day of Month:
* - Month:
* - Day of Week:
*
Hourly World Save / Backup
Hourly World Save / Backup
- Minute:
0 - Hour:
* - Day of Month:
* - Month:
* - Day of Week:
*
Need Extra Help?
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Last Updated: January 2026 | Automation: Work smarter, not harder.