We’re excited to announce the release of Demo Reset Direct Cron V1, a new addon plugin for Demo Reset Pro that introduces the Direct Cron Token system—an advanced “Reset Runner” option built for reliability in restrictive hosting environments.
If you have experienced cases where the Reset Runner URL or Reset Runner REST URL methods do not run consistently (due to firewalls, security plugins, CDN protections, or hosting-level request filtering), Direct Cron Token provides a server-level alternative designed to reduce those interference points.
What is the Direct Cron Token System?
The Direct Cron Token system triggers the Demo Reset Reset Process using your server’s Unix Cron by calling a PHP file directly. Because it runs at the server level (instead of relying on normal web requests), it is typically more resilient in environments where automated URL calls are blocked, rate-limited, or disrupted.
This makes it an excellent option for advanced setups where standard URL-based automation cannot be trusted to run reliably.
Key Highlights
- Alternative trigger method when URL-based reset systems are blocked or disrupted
- Uses Unix Cron to call a PHP file directly at the server level
- Typically experiences minimal disruption from:
- Server-side firewalls
- Security plugins / firewall plugins
- CDN security protections and request filtering
- Hosting rules that rate-limit or block automated requests
When should you use Direct Cron V1?
Direct Cron Token is particularly useful if:
- Your hosting environment is highly secured or restrictive
- Automated URL-based triggers work intermittently or fail without clear reason
- Your site runs behind aggressive CDN security or bot protection
- You want a reset trigger mechanism that is less dependent on HTTP request flow
Requirements and Setup Notes
To use Direct Cron V1, your hosting environment must be:
- A Unix-like operating system (commonly Linux-based hosting)
You may also need basic familiarity with:
- cPanel (or your host’s cron interface)
- Unix Cron (Cron Jobs)
- File Manager and/or FTP (depending on your setup)
If you follow the step-by-step guide, the setup process is straightforward. The documentation and examples are primarily aligned with cPanel-based hosting environments, which covers the majority of typical shared and VPS hosting providers.
Documentation and Download
All documentation, setup steps, and the download link are available here:
We recommend using that page as your single source of truth for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Summary
Demo Reset Direct Cron V1 adds a robust, server-level reset trigger option for Demo Reset Pro users who need maximum reliability in environments where URL-based runners are not dependable. If your reset automation has been affected by security layers or restrictive hosting rules, Direct Cron Token is the advanced option designed for that exact situation.
