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Every 5 minutes

Runs every 5 minutes

Cron Expression
*/5 * * * *

Usage Guide

How to use this expression

This cron expression */5 * * * * runs every 5 minutes. You can use it in various task schedulers like cron (Unix/Linux), Windows Task Scheduler, or application-level schedulers.

Field Breakdown

Minute
Hour
Day
Month
Weekday
*/5
*
*
*
*

Common Use Cases

  • General automation tasks and recurring jobs
  • CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  • Data synchronization and ETL processes
  • System monitoring and health checks

Related Patterns

Every minute

* * * * *

Runs every minute

Every 15 minutes

*/15 * * * *

Runs every 15 minutes

Every 30 minutes

*/30 * * * *

Runs every 30 minutes

⚠️ Disclaimer: This cron expression and schedule information are provided as-is for informational purposes. Always verify critical schedules in your production environment and test thoroughly before deployment.