Self executing PHP script - is this possible?

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    Hey all

    Just wondered - is it possible to create a PHP script that runs itself routinely, for example every 24 hours?

    Cheers
     
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  2. alfa_375

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    Yes! You have to setup the cron jobs your server.
     
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    Yes as the above person said cron is the best thing u can do
     
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    its not php. Its your server, that will do it.
     
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    Sounds decent for shared hosting, or a host that doesn't allow you to access the crontab.
     
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