Automate External Image Imports with Scheduled Cron Jobs

This plugin automates the process of importing external images into your WordPress site. Instead of manually adding images, you can schedule automatic imports using an XML file with image links.

1. An XML file hosted online that contains image links
2. Access to your cPanel or Control Panel to set up a cron job
3. The WP External Images Professional plugin

You can generate an XML file manually, export it from another source, or use a third-party service that provides XML feeds with image URLs.

You can set the cron job to run as often as you like—every minute, hour, or daily—depending on your needs.

The cURL command is provided in the Auto Import plugin settings. Simply copy it and use it when setting up your cron job.

1. Log in to your cPanel.
2. Go to Cron Jobs.
3. Choose how often you want the import to run.
4. Paste the cURL command from the plugin settings.
5. Save the cron job.

1. Check if the XML file URL is correct and accessible.
2. Ensure the cron job is running at the scheduled time.
3. Verify that your server allows cURL execution.

Yes! You can manually run the cron job from cPanel, or use Postman to test if everything is working.

Yes. The plugin needs to access the XML file each time it imports images.

If an image link is incorrect or no longer available, that image will not be imported. Make sure all links in your XML file are valid.