diff --git a/automation/cron.php b/automation/cron.php
index 1d5c87a..c8f6ac2 100644
--- a/automation/cron.php
+++ b/automation/cron.php
@@ -1,14 +1,47 @@
 <?php
 
-// Configuration
-$cronJobConfig = [
+// ========================== Instructions ==========================
+// To customize the cron job settings without modifying this script,
+// create a file at the following path:
+// 
+// /opt/registry/automation/cron_config.php
+//
+// The file should return an array with your configuration values.
+// Example content for cron_config.php:
+//
+// <?php
+// return [
+//     'accounting' => false,  // Enable or disable accounting
+//     'backup' => false,      // Enable or disable backup
+//     'backup_upload' => false, // Enable or disable backup upload
+//     'gtld_mode' => false,   // Enable or disable gTLD mode
+//     'spec11' => false,      // Enable or disable Spec 11 checks
+//     'dnssec' => false,     // Enable or disable DNSSEC
+// ];
+//
+// Any keys omitted in cron_config.php will fall back to the defaults
+// defined in this script.
+// ==================================================================
+
+// Default Configuration
+$defaultConfig = [
     'accounting' => false,    // Set to true to enable
     'backup' => false,    // Set to true to enable
+    'backup_upload' => false, // Set to true to enable
     'gtld_mode' => false,    // Set to true to enable
     'spec11' => false,    // Set to true to enable
     'dnssec' => false,    // Set to true to enable
 ];
 
+// Load External Config if Exists
+$configFilePath = '/opt/registry/automation/cron_config.php';
+if (file_exists($configFilePath)) {
+    $externalConfig = require $configFilePath;
+    $cronJobConfig = array_merge($defaultConfig, $externalConfig);
+} else {
+    $cronJobConfig = $defaultConfig;
+}
+
 require __DIR__ . '/vendor/autoload.php';
 
 use GO\Scheduler;
@@ -24,12 +57,16 @@ $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/domain-lifecycle-manager.php')->at('*/
 $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/auto-approve-transfer.php')->at('*/30 * * * *');
 $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/auto-clean-unused-contact-and-host.php')->at('5 0 * * *');
 
+// Conditional Cron Jobs
 if ($cronJobConfig['accounting']) {
     $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/send-invoice.php')->at('1 0 1 * *');
 }
 
 if ($cronJobConfig['backup']) {
     $scheduler->raw('/opt/registry/automation/vendor/bin/phpbu --configuration=/opt/registry/automation/backup.json')->at('15 * * * *');
+}
+
+if ($cronJobConfig['backup_upload']) {
     $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/backup-upload.php')->at('30 * * * *');
 }
 
@@ -50,4 +87,5 @@ if ($cronJobConfig['gtld_mode']) {
     $scheduler->php('/opt/registry/automation/reporting.php')->at('1 0 1 * *');
 }
 
+// Run Scheduled Tasks
 $scheduler->run();
diff --git a/docs/configuration.md b/docs/configuration.md
index 73fdd92..6a87c90 100644
--- a/docs/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/configuration.md
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ To set up backups in Namingo:
 
 1. Rename `/opt/registry/automation/backup.json.dist` and `/opt/registry/automation/backup-upload.json.dist` to `backup.json` and `backup-upload.json`, respectively. Edit both files to include the correct database and other required details.
 
-2. Enable the backup functionality in `cron.php` and ensure cronjobs are configured and active on your server. Check the server's cronjob list to verify.
+2. Enable the backup functionality in `cron.php` or `cron_config.php` and make sure you follow the instructions in section **1.4.7. Running the Automation System** to activate the automation system on your server.
 
 #### 1.4.6. RDE (Registry data escrow) configuration
 
@@ -190,7 +190,23 @@ gpg2 --armor --export-secret-keys your.email@example.com > privatekey.asc
 
 #### 1.4.7. Running the Automation System
 
-Once you have successfully configured all automation scripts, you are ready to initiate the automation system. Please review ```/opt/registry/automation/cron.php``` and enable all services if you are running a gTLD. Then proceed by adding the following cron job to the system crontab using ```crontab -e```:
+1. After successfully configuring all the components of the automation system as outlined in the previous sections, you can proceed to initiate the system.
+
+2. Create the configuration file at `/opt/registry/automation/cron_config.php` with the specified structure, and adjust the values to suit your requirements. Note: If you are managing a gTLD, all services must be enabled for proper operation.
+
+```php
+<?php
+return [
+    'accounting' => false,  // Enable or disable accounting
+    'backup' => false,      // Enable or disable backup
+    'backup_upload' => false, // Enable or disable backup upload
+    'gtld_mode' => false,   // Enable or disable gTLD mode
+    'spec11' => false,      // Enable or disable Spec 11 checks
+    'dnssec' => false,     // Enable or disable DNSSEC
+];
+```
+
+3. Add the following cron job to the system crontab using ```crontab -e```:
 
 ```bash
 * * * * * /usr/bin/php /opt/registry/automation/cron.php 1>> /dev/null 2>&1