# 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: