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Cron Expression: Every 12 Minutes

Runs every 12 minutes (5 times per hour). Copy and use this cron expression: */12 * * * *

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Every 12 Minutes

Runs every 12 minutes (5 times per hour)

*/12 * * * *

Common Use Cases:

Moderate frequency tasks, system maintenance

Example Applications:

  • • Log rotation
  • • Temp file cleanup
  • • Status reports

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

*/12 * * * * /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 12 Minutes Cron Expression

This cron expression (*/12 * * * *) runs every 12 minutes (5 times per hour). Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */12 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh