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Cron Expression: Every 2 Hours

Runs every 2 hours at minute 0. Copy and use this cron expression: 0 */2 * * *

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Every 2 Hours

Runs every 2 hours at minute 0

0 */2 * * *

Common Use Cases:

Less frequent maintenance, larger data processing

Example Applications:

  • • Database optimization
  • • Large file processing
  • • System backups

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

0 */2 * * * /path/to/your/script.sh

2. Edit Your Crontab:

crontab -e

3. In CI/CD Systems:

Many CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.) use cron expressions for scheduled workflows. Use this expression in your workflow configuration files.

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FAQ: Every 2 Hours Cron Expression

This cron expression (0 */2 * * *) runs every 2 hours at minute 0. Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: 0 */2 * * * /path/to/your/script.sh