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Cron Expression: Every 6 Minutes

Runs every 6 minutes (10 times per hour). Copy and use this cron expression: */6 * * * *

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Every 6 Minutes

Runs every 6 minutes (10 times per hour)

*/6 * * * *

Common Use Cases:

Regular maintenance, data sync

Example Applications:

  • • Cache updates
  • • Data synchronization
  • • Health checks

How to Use This Cron Expression

1. Linux/Unix Crontab:

*/6 * * * * /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 6 Minutes Cron Expression

This cron expression (*/6 * * * *) runs every 6 minutes (10 times per hour). Simply copy the expression and add it to your crontab file or job scheduler. For example: */6 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh