---
title: "Disable a Cron Job in Cloud Sites"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/disable-a-cron-job-in-cloud-sites/"
description: "Disable a scheduled Cron job in your Cloud Sites control panel by deactivating the Cron or deleting it entirely."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-23"
---

# Disable a Cron Job in Cloud Sites

Disable a scheduled [Cron job](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/what-is-a-cron/) in your Cloud Sites control panel by deactivating the cron or deleting it entirely. This tutorial guides you through both functions in your control panel.

Our first step is to log into your [Cloud Sites control panel](https://portal.nexcess.com/), navigating to the website details the cron is active on.

![site selected on home page of cloud sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_Djj87S.png)## Deactivate a cron

Deactivate a cron will stop it from running without deleting it entirely. You can always reactivate the cron at a later date if you need to.

1. Open your **Crons** list.  
    ![cron section opened](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_BrmBCj.png)
2. Click on the gear icon next to the name of the cron you want to deactivate.  
    ![gear icon highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_x6pt9J.png)
3. A drop-down menu will appear, select **Update Cron**.  
    ![update cron highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_V60a2N.png)
4. The cron details will appear in a pop-up window.  
      
    ![](https://hc-images.ops.liquidweb.com/hc/article_attachments/216945468/editcron.png)
5. Unclick **Active** in the **Status** at the top of the pop-up.  
    ![active check box highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_QOFeMd.jpg)
6. Click **Update Cron** to complete the deactivation process.  
    ![update cron button highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_opLzH6.png)
7. Your cron will now have a gray box on the left-most column in the **Crons** list signifying the cron has been deactivated.  
    ![](https://hc-images.ops.liquidweb.com/hc/article_attachments/216945628/cronlist.png)

## Delete a Cron

Deleting a cron no longer in use will remove it from cluttering up your **Crons** list.

1. Click on the gear icon next to the cron you want to delete.  
    ![gear icon highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_VIdwap.png)
2. Select **Delete Cron** from the drop-down menu.  
    ![delete highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_MBLBSv.png)
3. A pop-up will appear to confirm that you want to delete the cron permanently.  
    ![confirm delete popup](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_xtJoXo.png)
4. Click on **Delete Cron**.  
    ![delete button highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_IyIATh.png)
5. Once the cron has been deleted, it will no longer appear in your **Crons** list.