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Cron expressions are used to schedule automated tasks on Unix-like systems. A cron expression consists of 5 fields that define when a task should run: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. Our generator helps you create valid cron expressions without memorizing the syntax.
Q: What is a cron expression?
A: A cron expression is a string that represents a schedule for running automated tasks on Unix-like systems.
Q: What does * mean in cron?
A: The asterisk (*) means 'every' - for example, * in the minute field means every minute.
Q: How to run cron every 5 minutes?
A: Use the expression: */5 * * * *