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Cron Expression: Every 20 Minutes

Runs every 20 minutes (3 times per hour). Copy and use this cron expression: */20 * * * *

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Every 20 Minutes

Runs every 20 minutes (3 times per hour)

*/20 * * * *

Common Use Cases:

Regular maintenance, backup tasks

Example Applications:

  • • Incremental backups
  • • Report generation
  • • Data processing

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

*/20 * * * * /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 20 Minutes Cron Expression

This cron expression (*/20 * * * *) runs every 20 minutes (3 times per hour). Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */20 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh