Cron Expression: Every 2 Minutes
Runs every 2 minutes starting from minute 0. Copy and use this cron expression: */2 * * * *
Every 2 Minutes
Runs every 2 minutes starting from minute 0
*/2 * * * *
Common Use Cases:
Frequent monitoring, quick updates
Example Applications:
- • Queue processing
- • API polling
- • Status checks
How to Use This Cron Expression
1. Linux/Unix Crontab:
*/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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Open Cron GeneratorFAQ: Every 2 Minutes Cron Expression
This cron expression (*/2 * * * *) runs every 2 minutes starting from minute 0. Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */2 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh