The two steps.
STEP ONE: DISABLE THE HTTP METHOD
Edit wp-config.php and add a line disabling WP cron, above the line that says to stop editing.
Copy the file before editing it.
STEP TWO: ADD A REAL CRON JOB
cPanel, Cron Jobs.
Set a schedule of every fifteen minutes for most sites. Every five for a busy shop.
The command runs WordPress's cron script directly, using the PHP binary and the path to your wp-cron.php file.
WHAT PATH TO USE
Your account's home directory, then the site's directory, then wp-cron.php.
cPanel shows your home directory path.
WHAT SCHEDULE
Every fifteen minutes suits most sites.
More frequently for shops processing orders.
Less frequently is fine for a site with nothing time-sensitive.
AFTER SETTING IT UP
Wait for the interval, then check that scheduled tasks have run.
A scheduled post is the simplest test.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE
Open a ticket. We will set it up for you.
