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Minute
Allowed: 0-59, - * / ,
Hour
Allowed: 0-23, - * / ,
Day
Allowed: 1-31, - * / ,
Month
Allowed: 1-12, - * / ,
Week
Allowed: 0-6 (Sun-Sat), - * / ,
Crontab syntax cheatsheet
| Field | Allowed values | Special characters |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 - 59 | , - * / |
| Hour | 0 - 23 | , - * / |
| Day | 1 - 31 | , - * / |
| Month | 1 - 12 | , - * / |
| Week | 0 - 6 (0 = Sunday) | , - * / |
Crontab FAQ
Q:What is the difference between */5 and 5?
*/5 means every five intervals. A single 5 means only the fifth minute or hour in that field.
Q:How should cron logs be redirected?
Redirect stdout and stderr to a file or another target so cron jobs do not silently fail without a trace.
Q:What should I check if a cron job never runs?
Confirm the cron service is active, the script is executable, and commands use absolute paths where needed.
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