The following PHP command $new_maintainers_notes = mysql_real_escape_string($new_maintainers_notes); returned this error while running in a ***cron***. Warning: mysql_real_escape_string(): Access denied for user: 'actsmin@localhost' (Using password: NO) in /home2/actsmin/actsministries-www/memberservices/administration/ministry_directory_annual_review_maintenance.php on line 39 Warning: mysql_real_escape_string(): A link to the server could not be established in /home2/actsmin/actsministries-www/memberservices/administration/ministry_directory_annual_review_maintenance.php on line 39 where $new_maintainers_notes = "Listing has been set for it's annual review"; But when I return it from the web --- ie http://www........... no error. Any idea why the cron is upset? Ron