A cron job event log is a record of all executions performed by scheduled CRON tasks. It helps you monitor whether jobs ran correctly and diagnose any errors that occurred during execution.
The logging system automatically captures both:
- stdout (standard output)
- stderr (error output)
This makes it easier to verify the result of each script run.
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How to view the CRON log
To access the execution history:
- Go to the list of configured CRON jobs in your hosting panel
- Select the specific job you want to inspect
- Click the Log button
This will display a list of all recorded executions for that job.
Viewing execution details
Each log entry represents a single execution of the CRON job.
To see more information:
- Click Execution Details
This will show detailed output returned by the script, including:
- command results
- error messages (if any)
- runtime output
- execution status
Why CRON logs are useful
CRON logs help you:
- verify that scheduled tasks are running correctly
- detect script errors
- monitor automation processes
- debug failed jobs
- track execution history
Summary
The CRON job event log records every execution of scheduled tasks, including output and errors. By reviewing logs and execution details, you can monitor and troubleshoot automated processes effectively.