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CRON Expression Format

CRON expressions allow you to define precise schedules for scheduled tasks. Each field represents a specific time unit.

┌─────────────── minute (0 - 59)

│ ┌─────────────── hour (0 - 23)

│ │ ┌─────────────── day of month (1 - 31)

│ │ │ ┌─────────────── month (1 - 12)

│ │ │ │ ┌─────────────── day of week (0 - 6)

│ │ │ │ │

* * * * *

Special Characters

  • * - Any value
  • , - List of values (1,3,5)
  • - - Range of values (1-5)
  • / - Step (*/5 every 5 units)