We’re pleased to announce that in the beginning of 2026 we will be releasing Demo Reset Direct Cron V1, a new addon plugin that will be available as a free download from https://ministryofplugins.com.

Direct Cron V1 introduces a Direct Cron Token system designed to trigger the Demo Reset “Reset Process” in scenarios where the existing Reset Runner URL and Reset Runner REST URL methods are not able to run reliably. This is an advanced Reset Runner option.

Key Highlights
✔ Provides an alternative trigger method when URL-based reset systems are blocked or disrupted.
✔ Uses your server’s Unix Cron to call a PHP file directly, reducing common interference points.
✔ Typically experiences minimal disruption from server-side firewalls, security plugins, firewall rules, and CDN security protections.

Because the Direct Cron Token system runs at the server level, it can be particularly useful in restrictive hosting environments where automated requests are filtered, rate-limited, or blocked.

Requirements & Setup Notes
To set up Direct Cron V1, you may need basic familiarity with cPanel, Unix Cron, File Manager, and/or FTP access to your server’s root directory. Your hosting environment must also be a Unix-like operating system (such as Linux).

If you follow the step-by-step guide, the setup process will be straightforward. The initial documentation and examples will primarily align with cPanel-based hosting environments.

We’ll share the official release announcement, download link, and documentation as we get closer to launch.