Cron Expression: Every 4 Hours
Runs every 4 hours at minute 0 (6 times daily). Copy and use this cron expression: 0 */4 * * *
Every 4 Hours
Runs every 4 hours at minute 0 (6 times daily)
0 */4 * * *
Common Use Cases:
System maintenance, data processing
Example Applications:
- • Database cleanup
- • Report generation
- • System monitoring
How to Use This Cron Expression
1. Linux/Unix Crontab:
0 */4 * * * /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 4 Hours Cron Expression
This cron expression (0 */4 * * *) runs every 4 hours at minute 0 (6 times daily). Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: 0 */4 * * * /path/to/your/script.sh