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Cron Expression: Every 5 Minutes

Runs every 5 minutes starting from minute 0. Copy and use this cron expression: */5 * * * *

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Every 5 Minutes

Runs every 5 minutes starting from minute 0

*/5 * * * *

Common Use Cases:

Regular monitoring, moderate frequency tasks

Example Applications:

  • • API health checks
  • • Temperature monitoring
  • • Queue processing

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

*/5 * * * * /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 5 Minutes Cron Expression

This cron expression (*/5 * * * *) runs every 5 minutes starting from minute 0. Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */5 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh