Using Check WebCron

Check WebCron is the safe local-readiness action: it prepares/verifies Joomla WebCron configuration but does not send a WebCron execution request.

Run Check WebCron

  1. Open QCTNH → Dashboard.
  2. Click Check WebCron.
  3. Read the Joomla message. A successful result says WebCron is enabled and ready and explicitly states that no Scheduled Task was executed by the check.

What it checks/repairs

  • System - Schedule Runner exists and is enabled.
  • The Joomla Scheduler component exists.
  • WebCron is enabled.
  • A WebCron key exists; one is created if needed.
  • The current Joomla-generated native WebCron endpoint can be built.

What it does not test

It does not prove that QuantaCade can reach the site from outside, does not register/adopt a migration origin, and does not call WebCron. Use Test Connection for the end-to-end service path.

Use the Dashboard as a cross-check

The control or metric covered by Using Check WebCron is most useful when read beside the other Dashboard evidence. Connected status alone does not prove a particular task is healthy, and a Due count alone does not prove the wake-up service is broken. Compare WebCron readiness, lock counts, next/oldest timing, QuantaCade Contact, and Recent Activity before drawing a conclusion.

That combined view usually tells you whether the next action belongs in Joomla Scheduler, QCTNH service configuration, networking/WebCron, or the extension that owns the failing task.

Community Discussion

Want to compare scheduler workflows, share practical tips, or discuss how you use this QCTNH feature? Visit the QC Task Nudge & Health Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.