May 25, 2023, 1:50 p.m. | Syed Saadullah Shah

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To schedule a Python script on an EC2 instance, you can use cron, a built-in job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems. Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a cron job on your EC2 instance:


Connect to your EC2 instance: Use SSH or any preferred method to connect to your EC2 instance.


Create the Python script: Write your Python script or copy it to the EC2 instance. Ensure that the script is executable by running the following command:


chmod +x …

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