Cron Expression
*/5 * * * *
Cron Expression: Cron Every 5 Minutes
Learn how to create a cron expression for 'cron every 5 minutes'. Runs every 5 minutes with our free cron generator tool.
Expression Breakdown
*/5
Minute(0-59)
*
Hour(0-23)
*
Day(1-31)
*
Month(1-12)
*
Weekday(0-6)
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | */5 | Every 5 minutes |
| Hour | * | Any hour |
| Day of Month | * | Any day |
| Month | * | Any month |
| Day of Week | * | Any day of the week |
This cron expression represents: cron every 5 minutes
Cron Expression
*/5 * * * *
What This Expression Does
Runs every 5 minutes
Use Cases
This cron schedule is commonly used for:
- System monitoring checks
- Log processing
- API health checks
- Cache cleanup
How to Use
- Copy the cron expression above
- Open your crontab with
crontab -e - Add a new line with:
*/5 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh - Save and exit
Alternative Formats
-
With logging:
*/5 * * * * /path/to/script.sh >> /var/log/cron.log 2>&1 -
With email notification:
*/5 * * * * /path/to/script.sh || mail -s "Cron job failed" admin@example.com