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How to Create Automated Schedules for Your Server

Learn how to set up automated schedules for server restarts, backups, and custom commands on GhostCap

Automate server restarts, backups, commands, and game-specific tasks. All times are UTC +0.

Creating a Schedule

  1. Go to the GhostCap Game Panel and select your server.
  2. Click Configuration > Schedules in the left menu.
  3. Click Create.
  4. Name your schedule and enter the time in cron format.
  5. Click Submit, then Create Task to add an action.

Task Types

TypeAction
Power ActionStart, stop, or restart
CommandRun server commands
BackupCreate automatic backup

Running Multiple Tasks

Add multiple tasks with Time Offset to run them in sequence. Example: save command at 0s, restart at 30s offset.

Common Cron Patterns

ScheduleCron
Every hour0 * * * *
Every 4 hours0 */4 * * *
Daily at midnight UTC0 0 * * *
Daily at 4 AM UTC0 4 * * *

4 AM Local Time by Region

LocationCron
Los Angeles (UTC-8)0 12 * * *
New York (UTC-5)0 9 * * *
London (UTC±0)0 4 * * *
Frankfurt (UTC+1)0 3 * * *
Singapore (UTC+8)0 20 * * *
Sydney (UTC+10)0 18 * * *
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