{"id":28216,"date":"2021-08-14T17:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=28216"},"modified":"2021-08-13T13:21:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T11:21:08","slug":"fix-mixed-schedule-wordpress-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/fix-mixed-schedule-wordpress-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Missed Schedule Post Error in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a platform that was originally intended for blogging, WordPress offers a lot of options in terms of posts. This includes their publishing status. With WordPress, you can publish a post immediately, save it as a draft, or schedule it for publishing at a later date. And, when you use the option to schedule the publish date, it leaves you more room to focus on other aspects of your website. You can make plans for your content and activities knowing that your posts will be published exactly when you set them in the future.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]However, it can happen that WordPress misses publishing those scheduled posts for no apparent reason. When this occurs, you\u2019ll only get a warning message saying <em>Missed schedule<\/em>, which will appear next to the post name in the Posts &gt; All Posts section. Unless you venture into the All Posts section frequently, this message is easy to overlook.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Error-Warning.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Error Warning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Error-Warning.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Error-Warning-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Error-Warning-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Error-Warning-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Even then, checking to see if all scheduled posts are properly published takes a lot of time, defeating the purpose of the scheduling function. To avoid disruptions to your current workflow, you should learn how to fix the <em>Missed Schedule Post<\/em> WordPress error.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll explain what the missed schedule in WordPress error is, why it occurs, and how to solve it. We\u2019ll share several troubleshooting methods you can use, so one of them is bound to be a good fit for you. Ensure all your scheduled posts are published properly and on time by taking stock of the following:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#why-does-the-missed-schedule-post-error-in-wordpress-happen\">Why does the Missed Schedule Post Error in WordPress happen<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#methods-for-fixing-the-missed-schedule-post-error-in-wordpress\">Methods for fixing the Missed Schedule Post Error in WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#additional-tips\">Additional tips<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"why-does-the-missed-schedule-post-error-in-wordpress-happen\"><\/a>Why does the Missed Schedule Post Error in WordPress happen<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Behind every scheduled task in WordPress lies an important piece of software called Cron. Generally speaking, Cron is a Linux and Unix-like server-side utility system used for scheduling and performing scheduled tasks. These tasks are referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-cron-job\/\">cron jobs<\/a>. The tasks are often maintenance-related and are performed in the background at specific dates and periods.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WordPress has its own Cron system known as WP-Cron or WordPress Cron, which is used for scheduling tasks. These include checking for updates, publishing scheduled posts, deleting temporary files, deleting comments from the trash, etc. However, the main reason why WP-Cron sometimes fails to perform these scheduled tasks is that it isn\u2019t a true Cron system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The WP-Cron system relies on visitor traffic to perform scheduled cron jobs. As such, if your website didn\u2019t get any visits at the time that a post was scheduled for publishing, that post wouldn\u2019t be published and you would see the <em>Missed Schedule<\/em> error message. However, the issue can still occur even if your website has a steady stream of visitors. If your website goes down, either because of a spike in traffic that the server wasn\u2019t able to handle or another type of error, you will see the <em>Missed Schedule<\/em> error message on the posts that were scheduled for publishing at that date and time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are also other less common reasons for this error that we will discuss below. These include unintentionally disabling WP-Cron, not setting your WordPress timezone, caching issues, and low server memory.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"methods-for-fixing-the-missed-schedule-post-error-in-wordpress\"><\/a>Methods for fixing the Missed Schedule Post Error in WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that you have some idea of the possible reasons behind the error, we can take a look at the methods used for solving it. As you will see shortly, this is one of the easier WordPress issues when it comes to fixing it. But, multiple troubleshooting steps involve <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-edit-wp-config-file\/\">editing the wp-config.php file<\/a>. This is why we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-manually-backup-wordpress-website\/\">making a website backup<\/a> beforehand as a precautionary measure. Once you\u2019ve done that, proceed to the troubleshooting methods described below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"checking-wp-config-php-file\"><\/a>Checking your wp-config.php file<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One reason for getting a <em>Missed Schedule<\/em> WordPress error is that your WordPress Cron has been disabled and there was no adequate Cron system implemented as a substitute. WP-Cron can be disabled with a simple line of code placed into the wp-config.php file. Therefore, the first troubleshooting step is to investigate the content of your wp-config.php file. This is done by <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-use-ftp\/\">connecting to the server via FTP<\/a> and removing that line of code if you find it within the file.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To start, <strong>connect to the server<\/strong> using your FTP credentials and <strong>navigate to your root WordPress directory<\/strong>, often called public_html.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Public-HTML-FTP.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Public HTML FTP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Public-HTML-FTP.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Public-HTML-FTP-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Public-HTML-FTP-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Public-HTML-FTP-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then,<strong> locate the wp-config.php file<\/strong> within, <strong>right-click on it<\/strong>, and <strong>select the <em>View\/Edit<\/em> option<\/strong> from the menu that opens.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wp-Config.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Wp Config\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wp-Config.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wp-Config-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wp-Config-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wp-Config-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Open the file<\/strong> using your preferred text editor and<strong> search for the following line of code:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">define (\u2018DISABLE_WP_CRON\u2019, true);<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If you find this line of code within your wp-config.php file, it means that the WP-Cron has been disabled. To enable WP-Cron once more, either change the value from <em>true<\/em> into <em>false<\/em> or remove that line of code entirely.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve done that,<strong> upload the edited wp-config.php file<\/strong> back to your server to override its older version.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The error should be solved afterward. Check if the error messages have vanished from your All Posts section to make sure. However, if the issue keeps reappearing or you weren\u2019t able to find the line of code we suggested, then you should proceed to the following troubleshooting steps. Below, you\u2019ll find three alternative methods you can try.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Enabling the Alternative WP-Cron<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In some cases, your server settings could conflict with the native WordPress Cron, causing your scheduled posts to remain unpublished. To solve this issue, you can disable the WordPress Cron and enable <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/article\/editing-wp-config-php\/#alternative-cron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an alternative Cron<\/a>. Both these actions are accomplished by editing the wp-config.php file.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before we describe how this is done, we have to caution you that the method we\u2019re about to describe has a drawback. The alternative Cron system works using redirects. This results in having a \u201c?doing_wp_cron=some-timestamp\u201d suffix joined to the end of your page and post URLs. Having a URL format like this can potentially hurt your website SEO. If you aren\u2019t comfortable with that, you should skip this method and move on to the next one.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To enable an alternative Cron,<strong> you will need to access the wp-config.php file via FTP<\/strong> and make certain edits to the file. You can access the wp-config.php file the same way we described in <a href=\"#checking-wp-config-php-file\">the previous section<\/a>. Once you have the file open in your preferred text editor, <strong>add the following two lines of code<\/strong> just above the <em>\/* That&#8217;s all, stop editing! Happy blogging. *\/<\/em> comment.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">define(\u2018DISABLE_WP_CRON\u2019, true);\r\ndefine(\u2018ALTERNATE_WP_CRON\u2019, true);<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alternate-Cron-Add-Code-Lines.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Alternate Cron Add Code Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alternate-Cron-Add-Code-Lines.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alternate-Cron-Add-Code-Lines-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alternate-Cron-Add-Code-Lines-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alternate-Cron-Add-Code-Lines-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, <strong>save the changes<\/strong> you made and <strong>upload the file<\/strong> back to the server. As we explained in the previous section, the first line serves to disable the native WP-Cron. And by adding the second line, we enable the alternative Cron.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then the only thing that remains is to <strong>test if the scheduling error is gone<\/strong>. To do that, try to schedule a post and see if there are still any scheduling issues.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"using-a-wordpress-plugin\"><\/a>Using a WordPress plugin<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In general, WordPress plugins are used to add a new feature or functionality to your site or to provide a quick and easy solution to an issue you\u2019re experiencing. Therefore, another way of tackling the missed schedule WordPress error involves using a suitable plugin that will publish your posts on schedule.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are a multitude of WordPress plugins for nearly any purpose, so it\u2019s quite easy to find one to help with publishing your posts on schedule. The one we picked to showcase in this article is a plugin called Scheduled Post Trigger.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/scheduled-post-trigger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scheduled Post Trigger<\/a> is a lightweight plugin designed specifically for publishing missed scheduled posts. Whenever a visitor checks your website, this plugin will search your posts for any scheduled ones that might have been missed and publish them. And the great part about it is that it works automatically, there\u2019s no additional setup required apart from <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">installing and activating the plugin<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plugin-Install.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plugin Install\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plugin-Install.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plugin-Install-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plugin-Install-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plugin-Install-620x413.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;82px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Managing the cron jobs using your server<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you weren\u2019t able to solve the missed schedule WordPress error using any of the previous troubleshooting methods, or if the methods so far didn\u2019t suit you, you can configure manual cron jobs on your server. Similar to using alternative Cron as a solution, you will need to disable the native WP-Cron first for this approach to work properly.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The first step for this method is to <strong>edit the wp-config.php via FTP<\/strong>. We described how to do this with the <a href=\"#checking-wp-config-php-file\">first troubleshooting method<\/a>. However, the steps diverge when<strong> you add the following line of code instead of removing it:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">define('DISABLE_WP_CRON', true);<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Managing-Crons.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Managing Crons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Managing-Crons.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Managing-Crons-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Managing-Crons-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Managing-Crons-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, save the edited file to your server. Next,<strong> you will need to set manual crons using your hosting\u2019s control panel<\/strong>. The control panel we used for this was cPanel. If your hosting provider provides a different control panel, check with them which options would be equivalent to those described below. With that being said, let\u2019s take a look at how to set up manual crons in cPanel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First,<strong> log in to cPanel<\/strong> using your cPanel credentials and <strong>click on the<em> Cron Jobs<\/em> option<\/strong> located in the Advanced section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cron-Jobs.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Cron Jobs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cron-Jobs.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cron-Jobs-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cron-Jobs-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cron-Jobs-620x318.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This will open a new window where you can add new cron jobs, as well as see a list of any that were added before. To add a new cron job,<strong> find the <em>Add New Cron Job<\/em> subsection<\/strong>. Then,<strong> choose a time interval<\/strong> from the Common Settings options. This will be the time interval on which the new cron job will run. After that, <strong>insert an appropriate WP-CLI command<\/strong> in the Command option and <strong>press the <em>Add New Cron Job<\/em> button<\/strong> to finish the process.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the command you can use, we suggest the following:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">wget -O \/dev\/null your-website-url\/wp-cron.php?doing_wp_cron<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you choose to use it, make sure to replace the part with <em>your-website-url<\/em> with your actual website URL.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-New-Cron-Job.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add New Cron Job\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-New-Cron-Job.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-New-Cron-Job-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-New-Cron-Job-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-New-Cron-Job-620x448.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This command executes your website\u2019s cron jobs and disregards their output. The cron jobs themselves are executed at the regular time intervals that you set. To overwhelming the server with frequent requests, we recommend using a time interval of 15 minutes or more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, as this method is the most technically challenging of the three we covered, you might want to conduct additional research on the command. Then you can make an informed decision whether to use the one we provided or something else. You can find more information in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnu.org\/software\/wget\/manual\/html_node\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Wget commands manual<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"additional-tips\"><\/a>Additional tips<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If the previous troubleshooting steps didn\u2019t solve the <em>Missed Schedule Post<\/em> error, there are other things you should consider. We\u2019ll take a look at what those are in this section. While some of them might seem obvious, they ensure everything works properly and complement the troubleshooting process. These include setting the WordPress timezone, clearing the WordPress cache, and, if necessary, increasing server memory.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Setting your WordPress timezone<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]While setting your WordPress timezone should be done right after installing WordPress, some users forget to do it. As a result, there could be a mismatch between the timezone in which a post is scheduled for publishing and the actual timezone in which the website is managed. You should check if this is the case with you and properly set the timezone for your WordPress website afterward.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To do this, <strong>navigate to Settings &gt; General<\/strong> and <strong>locate the Timezone setting<\/strong>. Then, <strong>select your timezone, or a city belonging to your timezone<\/strong>, and <strong>click on the <em>Save Changes<\/em> button.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Setting-Timezone.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Setting Timezone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Setting-Timezone.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Setting-Timezone-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Setting-Timezone-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Setting-Timezone-620x448.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Clearing WordPress cache<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019ve tried everything so far and the missed schedule WordPress error remains unsolved, then you should test your website for plugin conflict. This is done by disabling your plugins, one at a time, and checking on the status of the error. Make sure to start by checking your caching plugin(s).<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Additionally, try <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-clear-wordpress-cache\/\">clearing the WordPress cache<\/a> to resolve any caching-related issues. Furthermore, it\u2019s good practice to clear the plugin cache regularly. You can even use the caching plugin to automate the process for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Increasing WordPress memory limit<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, if you have a large number of scheduled posts or your website is under heavy traffic, then low server memory could be the reason behind the missed scheduled posts. If you get a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/allowed-memory-size-of-bytes-exhausted-error\/\">memory exhausted error<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/\">white screen<\/a> after <a href=\"#using-a-wordpress-plugin\">enabling the Scheduled Post Trigger plugin<\/a>, it\u2019s almost certain you\u2019re dealing with a memory limit problem.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To solve this, you need to increase the memory limit as far as your current hosting plan allows. This is done by adding the following line of code into your wp-config.php file, just above the \/* That&#8217;s all, stop editing! Happy blogging. *\/ comment line:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is done by <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-edit-wp-config-file\/\">editing the wp-config.php file<\/a> via FTP. The line of code shown above will set the server memory limit to 256MB. You can use a higher number, if needed, and if your hosting plan allows it. But, if you don\u2019t feel comfortable doing this yourself, you can also ask your hosting provider to increase the memory limit on your behalf.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this article, we examined what causes the \u201cMissed Schedule Post\u201d WordPress error and the different ways of dealing with it. These troubleshooting methods include checking if the native WP-Cron has been disabled, enabling alternative Cron, using a WordPress plugin, and setting up a manual cron on your server. While some of these steps may seem challenging for novice WordPress users, the explanations we provided should be easy to follow for users of all knowledge levels.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a bonus, we also shared which additional things you need to look out for, to ensure your site functions properly and to avoid the missed schedule WordPress error cropping up. We recommend you keep this article on hand if you ever need help in tackling this error in the future.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you do when your posts are primed, everything is planned out and a missed schedule WordPress error gets in the way? 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