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Cron Expression: Monthly on 1st

Runs on the 1st day of every month at midnight. Copy and use this cron expression: 0 0 1 * *

Monthly on 1st

Runs on the 1st day of every month at midnight

0 0 1 * *

Common Use Cases:

Monthly reports, billing, cleanup

Example Applications:

  • Monthly reports
  • Billing processes
  • Archive old data

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

0 0 1 * * /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: Monthly on 1st Cron Expression

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