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Cron Expression: Every 3 Months

Runs every 3 months on the 1st day at midnight. Copy and use this cron expression: 0 0 1 */3 *

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Every 3 Months

Runs every 3 months on the 1st day at midnight

0 0 1 */3 *

Common Use Cases:

Quarterly maintenance, seasonal updates

Example Applications:

  • • Quarterly backups
  • • Seasonal reports
  • • Quarter updates

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

0 0 1 */3 * /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 3 Months Cron Expression

This cron expression (0 0 1 */3 *) runs every 3 months on the 1st day at midnight. Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: 0 0 1 */3 * /path/to/your/script.sh