Backup with WP Cron suddenly no longer works

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out regarding the scheduled backup issues you’ve been experiencing with BackWPup.

The WordPress cron system relies on site traffic or proper server configuration to function correctly. If your site does not receive regular visits, the cron jobs may not execute as intended. We recommend discussing this with your hosting provider’s support team to ensure that cron jobs are properly configured. Ideally, the wp-cron.php file should be called by a real cron job every 5 minutes for optimal performance.

As a workaround, clients experiencing issues can consider using an external cron service with the “With a link” option to trigger the backups.

I have also opened an issue with our developers for further investigation into this matter.

Thank you for your understanding, and please let me know if you have any further questions.

Best regards,

Hi. Its super strange. Looks like the cron job is running on the page, because we import a google sheet from elsewhere and ive got a confirmation about the import every 15 minutes. So this will not be the issue i think.

When i set the cronjob from wpbackup to a specific time, ive get this error.

PHP Fatal error: ?Uncaught Error: Unknown named parameter $arg in /var/www/vhosts/esserei.ch/httpdocs/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php:324
Stack trace:
#0 /var/www/vhosts/esserei.ch/httpdocs/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(348): WP_Hook->apply_filters()
#1 /var/www/vhosts/esserei.ch/httpdocs/wp-includes/plugin.php(565): WP_Hook->do_action()
#2 /var/www/vhosts/esserei.ch/httpdocs/wp-cron.php(191): do_action_ref_array()
#3 {main}
?thrown in /var/www/vhosts/esserei.ch/httpdocs/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php?on line 324

Ive no idea whats wrong. The manual backup words fine.

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.

As said, the issue is already under investigation.

In the meantime, have you tried the workaround and see if it helps?

Best Regards,

Hi. Thank you for your reply. Nope it doesnt works with the url. I can copy this url in the browser, but nothing happen. Im unable to start it manually. But the other cron jobs (import from a google sheets) worked fine every 15 minutes and I see that it passes in the logs. But nothing happens with the cron jobs to WP Backup. But only on 2 Sites. Really dont get it what the problem is.

I can provide you a staging page if you want to test it.

Best regards. Manuel

Why is this ticket resolved, when its not?

Hello,

It seems my last reply was removed.

Please feel free to send the staging information along with steps to replicate to our support channel so we can investigate further.

Best Regards,

Hi. Thank you for your reply. Attached the staging data:

[redacted]

The Backup Job is also configurated and testet. Manually it works. We will see if it works tomorrow with the cron job.

Thank you for your help. Have a great weekend.

• This reply was modified 1 week ago by Steven Stern (sterndata). Reason: password

Hi,

It is not advisable to send sensitive information publicly. I would suggest you delete or revise above information and send those directly to our support channel at support[@]backwpup[.]com to investigate further.

Best Regards,

ok ive send it on these mail. can you delete the post?

thank you

Hi,

Unfortunately, only WordPress moderators have that control to delete. In any case, best would be to change those login informations.

Best Regarrds,

The login has been removed. However, it was public for over 5 days so you should change that password or remove that account.

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