# Cron cron can be used to schedule timed event execution of binaries and scripts, e.g. download of EPG guides on a repeating time interval (hourly, every 12 hours, etc.) or running a nightly backup script in the background at 2am. Running `crontab -e` will open the root user crontab in `nano` allowing you to paste content your cron commands. Use `ctrl+o` to save the file and `ctrl-x` to exit nano. For more info on cron commands, see: --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.libreelec.tv/configuration/cron.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.