This page will help you quickly and easily set up a cron job to run every 2 days at 10:00 am.
The Cron Job/Crontab
To have your task run at this frequency, use the following cron:
0 10 */2 * *
This cron command translates to the following (in Human-Readable format):
“Every 2 days at 10:00 am.”
What is a Cron Job & Crontab?
A cron job is a Linux utility used for scheduling the execution of commands or scripts at a specified time and date. Cron is typically used for system maintenance or administration, such as running backups or log rotation.
Crontab files are stored in the “/etc/cron*” directories on most Linux systems. Each user has their own crontab file, and there is also a system-wide crontab file that can be used to schedule system tasks.
Cron Fields
Every cron job uses five fields. Here is an explanation of what each field does in this cron, which runs “every 2 days at 10:00 am“:
FUN FACT: Cron jobs are named after the Greek god Chronos, who represents time itself..
Use Cases
You might want to set up a crontab or cron job to run every 2 days at 10:00 am for several reasons, including:
- Sending out a reminder email to customers every other day
- Generating a report of system usage statistics every two days
- Backing up user data to another server every two days
Similar Cron Jobs
You might also want to run a crontab:
FUN FACT: Cron is one of the most versatile tools in a Linux administrator’s toolbox..
Wrapping Up
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If you are looking for cron jobs that run at certain minutes, hours, days, weekdays, or months, or if you are looking for miscellaneous cron jobs, then check out our relevant sections, or visit our cron job cheat sheet for a list of hundreds of popular cron jobs.