---
title: "How to update cron variables in SiteWorx"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/adjust-cron-options/"
description: "Use SiteWorx to update cron variables such as SHELL, PATH, and MAILTO."
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-10"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to update cron variables in SiteWorx

Warning:

- Do not modify the cron variables unless you have an understanding of how they work and what they control.
- Note that Path is the environmental variable for Path, not the path to your script.

## Step by step instructions

1. Log in to your SiteWorx account.
    
    
    - If you do not know your password, click F**orgot your password** on the login page.
2. On the main menu, click **Hosting Features > Cron Jobs**.
3. On the **System CRON Management** page, under the **CRON Options** section, click **Edit**.
4. In the CRON Options section, type the following information:![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568144944102-1568144944102.png)
    
    
    1. **SHELL:** Select the linux shell to run the cron jobs.
    2. **PATH:** Type the search paths for the cron jobs.  **Attention**: PATH is the environmental variable, not the path to your script.
    3. **MAILTO:** Type the email address to receive all output from the cron jobs.
    4. Click **Update**.