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[GH-ISSUE #4745] [Bug]: Docker already has an entry in Crontab #2942

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opened 2026-02-27 03:06:26 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 03:06:26 +03:00

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Originally created by @ben-2357 on GitHub (Jan 10, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4745

User story

I want the crontab entry to be removed so users are able to set their own wihtout having to remove/comment it out every time the container is restarted.

Game

PaperMC

Linux distro

Ubuntu 22.04

Command

command: update

Further information

There is a cron entry in the container by default:

*/60 * * * * /app/pmcserver update > /dev/null 2>&1

I don't know if this is intentional, but it is very annoying because I'd like to set my own update interval without having to modify the actual application code. I didn't think it was necessary to make an issue for such a small problem. Thanks!

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Use the container lol

Originally created by @ben-2357 on GitHub (Jan 10, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4745 ### User story I want the crontab entry to be removed so users are able to set their own wihtout having to remove/comment it out every time the container is restarted. ### Game PaperMC ### Linux distro Ubuntu 22.04 ### Command command: update ### Further information There is a cron entry in the container by default: ```bash */60 * * * * /app/pmcserver update > /dev/null 2>&1 ``` I don't know if this is intentional, but it is very annoying because I'd like to set my own update interval without having to modify the actual application code. I didn't think it was necessary to make an issue for such a small problem. Thanks! ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce 1. Use the container lol

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@zuedev commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025):

Which image are you using? I couldn't find any cron entries on the latest GHCR build.

@zuedev commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025): Which image are you using? I couldn't find any cron entries on the [latest GHCR build](https://github.com/gameservermanagers/docker-gameserver/pkgs/container/gameserver/334884938?tag=pmc).

kerem commented

2026-02-27 03:06:27 +03:00

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@ben-2357 commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025):

Maybe it's because I'm using the Docker Hub image?:

services:
  linuxgsm-pmc-bind:
    image: gameservermanagers/gameserver:pmc
    # image: ghcr.io/gameservermanagers/gameserver:pmc

Here's a video showing the latest image.

@ben-2357 commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025): Maybe it's because I'm using the Docker Hub image?: ```yaml services: linuxgsm-pmc-bind: image: gameservermanagers/gameserver:pmc # image: ghcr.io/gameservermanagers/gameserver:pmc ``` Here's a [video ](https://streamable.com/yk75bo )showing the latest image.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 03:06:27 +03:00

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@zuedev commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025):

Never mind, you're right! I was entering the container without specifying the linuxgsm user.

I agree that having only the docker images preconfigured to update every hour is pretty weird.

I've made a PR for this, hopefully it gets merged!

@zuedev commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2025): Never mind, [you're right!](https://github.com/GameServerManagers/docker-linuxgsm/blob/082dd9c187efbcb3a4cae754557f7f7088a16c2b/entrypoint-user.sh#L94-L98) I was entering the container without specifying the `linuxgsm` user. I agree that having only the docker images preconfigured to update every hour is pretty weird. [I've made a PR for this](https://github.com/GameServerManagers/docker-linuxgsm/pull/70), hopefully it gets merged!

kerem commented

2026-02-27 03:06:27 +03:00

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@WildPenquin commented on GitHub (Feb 17, 2025):

I was certain there are other crontab -related issues already, and there are. At least https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4584 and https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/pull/4508 . IIRC I've seen some discussion in another issue somewhere but can not find it ATM (EDIT: realized the latter has nothing to do with the docker images per se). I'm mentioning these here so that everyone is up to date on the feature / issues and pull requests, so that perhaps a common fix can be found.

I agree the default crontab entry needs to go. It is intrusive, as it interrupts gameplay on servers which do not need to be on the bleeding edge and get frequent updates. The users should decide. Currently, I run 'crontab -r' after each reboot and update of the image, but I feel I should not need to.

@WildPenquin commented on GitHub (Feb 17, 2025): I was certain there are other crontab -related issues already, and there are. At least https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4584 and https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/pull/4508 . IIRC I've seen some discussion in another issue somewhere but can not find it ATM (**EDIT:** realized the latter has nothing to do with the docker images per se). I'm mentioning these here so that everyone is up to date on the feature / issues and pull requests, so that perhaps a common fix can be found. I agree the default crontab entry needs to go. It is intrusive, as it interrupts gameplay on servers which do not need to be on the bleeding edge and get frequent updates. The users should decide. Currently, I run 'crontab -r' after each reboot and update of the image, but I feel I should not need to.

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@romanvoloboev commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025):

any updates on this?? I don't want my server suddenly start autoupdate at the pick online!

@romanvoloboev commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025): any updates on this?? I don't want my server suddenly start autoupdate at the pick online!