Cron Expression: Every 4 Minutes
Runs every 4 minutes starting from minute 0. Copy and use this cron expression: */4 * * * *
Every 4 Minutes
Runs every 4 minutes starting from minute 0
*/4 * * * *
Common Use Cases:
System monitoring, data collection
Example Applications:
- • Performance metrics
- • System stats
- • Resource monitoring
How to Use This Cron Expression
1. Linux/Unix Crontab:
*/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 Minutes Cron Expression
This cron expression (*/4 * * * *) runs every 4 minutes starting from minute 0. Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */4 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh