I have a job that needs to run on a daily basis. My server is a shared hosting server which means I cannot see any files other than my own. I have various CGI scripts running within my own area of the server.

To edit the CRONTAB I need to know how to access it. Where is it? I do not have any tools available to activate a LINUX based command line or direct access to the cgi-bin.

Do I need a script? Access to the server? or just a plain miracle.

I have contacted my host and they keep sending instructions. But most assume a level of knowledge of LINUX beyond the realms of normal Windows people.

Please don't copy and paste web pages that state 'Access the crontab -e" - I think I have read them all and still do not know what on earth they are talking about when looking at my server/control panel.

Those crontab -e commands are things you should run from an ssh command prompt. Not all shared hosting gives access to ssh. If your control panel has no options for scheduling/crontab, then email your host and ask them for ssh login capabilities. Many will give that to you if you provide some ID (scan and email)...

crontab is normally outside of your accessible area, if your isp gives you access to it you had better read their instructions, that is the only way you will gain access. I would never allow crontab access on any of my web servers as this also creates a massive security hole for spam email etc.