{"id":752,"date":"2020-12-12T06:14:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T06:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=752"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:47:30","slug":"how-to-change-cpanel-update-upcp-cron-from-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/2020\/12\/12\/how-to-change-cpanel-update-upcp-cron-from-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change the cPanel Update (upcp) cron from WHM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Introduction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The cPanel update script (upcp<\/code>) runs automatically via cron to keep your server updated. In WHM, you can modify its schedule to run during off-peak hours to avoid performance impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Root access to WHM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Basic understanding of cron scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Log in to WHM using the server root credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the search box, type Config<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Click on “Configure cPanel Cron Jobs<\/strong>” under “Server Configuration.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Locate the command: upcp<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Set the preferred time for execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It is recommended to schedule it during off-peak hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By adjusting the upcp cron schedule in WHM, you can ensure updates run efficiently without affecting server performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction The cPanel update script (upcp) runs automatically via cron to keep your server updated. In WHM, you can modify its schedule to run during off-peak hours to avoid performance impact. Prerequisites Implementation Step 1:Log in to WHM using the server root credentials. Step 2: Step 3: Conclusion By adjusting the upcp cron schedule in ..<\/p>\n
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