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Cron Expression: Every 30 Minutes

Runs every 30 minutes (at 0 and 30). Copy and use this cron expression: */30 * * * *

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Every 30 Minutes

Runs every 30 minutes (at 0 and 30)

*/30 * * * *

Common Use Cases:

Moderate frequency maintenance, backups

Example Applications:

  • • Backup rotation
  • • Report generation
  • • Cache refresh

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

*/30 * * * * /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 30 Minutes Cron Expression

This cron expression (*/30 * * * *) runs every 30 minutes (at 0 and 30). Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */30 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh