Cron Expression Generator
Build cron schedule expressions visually. Quick presets for common schedules.
Cron Format: minute hour day month weekday
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What is this tool?
Cron generator creates cron expressions for scheduling recurring tasks on Unix/Linux systems. A cron expression has 5 fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. It is used for automating backups, data synchronization, report generation, and any recurring server task.
How to use
- 1
Select schedule
Choose frequency: every minute, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly.
- 2
Set specific times
Specify exact hours, minutes, or days.
- 3
Copy expression
Get the generated cron expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "*/5 * * * *" mean?
It means "every 5 minutes". The */N syntax means "every N units". Other examples: "0 */2 * * *" = every 2 hours at minute 0, "0 9 * * 1" = every Monday at 9:00 AM.
How do I schedule every 5 minutes?
Use the star-slash pattern for every 5 minutes.
Is my data processed locally?
Yes, all processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.