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Set Notification Queue Cron Job

Why Use a Cron Job:​

Sending notifications like email, and sms takes time. Also sending FCM notifications to a huge number of users takes time. So, to solve this issue queue has been used for ending the notifications.

How to Set Up a Cron Job:​

  1. Step 1: Log into cPanel: Open your web browser and enter your cPanel URL. Log in using your credentials.

  2. Step 2: Navigate to Cron Jobs: Search for "Cron Jobs" in the cPanel search bar, or scroll down to the "Advanced" section and find "Cron Jobs." Click on it.

  3. Step 3: Choose Add New Cron Job: You'll see a list of current cron jobs. Scroll down to the "Add New Cron Job" section.

  4. Step 4: Set the Timing: Set the timing to run the queue every minute. You may need to set each time manually to "*" for hour, minute, day, month, etc.

  5. Step 5: Add the Command: In the "Command" field, enter the full URL of the script or file you want to run as the cron job. This is the URL of the task you want to automate. (Ex: /usr/bin/php path_to_your_project/spark queue:work notifications -max-jobs 20 --stop-when-empty)

  6. Step 6: Save the Cron Job: Click the "Add New Cron Job" button to save your settings.

  7. Step 7: Confirm Cron Job: You'll see a confirmation message that your cron job has been added. Double-check the details to make sure everything is correct. Ensure the cron job is working as expected, you can test it. You might need to wait until the scheduled time for the test.

  8. Step 9: Edit or Delete Cron Jobs: If you need to change or remove a cron job, you can do so from the same "Cron Jobs" section in cPanel.