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Cron Expression Generator
(0-59)
(0-23)
(1-31)
(1-12)
(0-7)
Cron Expression:
* * * * *
Runs every minute
Next 5 Scheduled Runs
Syntax Reference
* Any value, List (1,3,5)- Range (1-5)/ Step (*/5) Ad Space (336x280) Ad Space (300x250)
How to Use
- Use quick presets for common schedules
- Or edit individual fields directly
- Use the helper buttons to set field values
- See the human-readable description update live
- Check the next scheduled runs to verify
- Copy the expression for your scheduler
Where to Use Cron
- Linux/Unix crontab - System task scheduling
- GitHub Actions - Workflow schedules
- AWS CloudWatch - Lambda triggers
- Kubernetes CronJobs - Container scheduling
- CI/CD Pipelines - Scheduled builds
- Node.js (node-cron) - Application scheduling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of five or six fields that define a schedule. It's used in Unix-like systems and many scheduling tools to run tasks at specific times.
What do the cron fields mean?
The five fields are: minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day of month (1-31), month (1-12), and day of week (0-7, where 0 and 7 are Sunday).
What does the asterisk (*) mean in cron?
An asterisk means 'every' value for that field. For example, * in the hour field means 'every hour'.
How do I run a job every 5 minutes?
Use */5 in the minute field: */5 * * * *. The /5 means 'every 5 units'.
Can I specify multiple values in cron?
Yes, use commas to list values (1,15,30) or hyphens for ranges (1-5). You can combine these with steps like 1-10/2.