Cron Expression for Every 4 Minutes
*/4 * * * *→Runs every 4 minutesQuick Examples
How It Works
*/4 * * * *, the job runs at minutes 0, 4, 8 … 56 of every hour. Fifteen times per hour, 360 times per day.Common Use Cases
- 1Lightweight queue polling
- 2Frequent cache refreshes
Linux Crontab Example
*/4 * * * * /app/process-queue.shAdd this line to your crontab with crontab -e
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