What are some alternative methods to automatically call a URL on the server without manually invoking the script in PHP?

One alternative method to automatically call a URL on the server without manually invoking the script in PHP is by using a cron job. A cron job allows you to schedule a script to run at specific intervals without the need for manual intervention. By setting up a cron job, you can ensure that the URL is called automatically at the desired times.

// Example of setting up a cron job to call a URL every hour
// Add this line to your crontab file
0 * * * * /usr/bin/php /path/to/your/script.php