This page will help you quickly and easily set up a cron job to run every 3 days at 5:30 am.
The Cron Job/Crontab
To have your task run at this frequency, use the following cron:
30 5 */3 * *
This cron command translates to the following (in Human-Readable format):
“Every 3 days at 5:30 am.”
What is a Cron Job & Crontab?
A cron job is a scheduled task that is typically executed by the operating system. Cron jobs are often used to automate repetitive tasks, such as backing up files or checking for updates.
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 3 days at 5:30 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 3 days at 5:30 am for several reasons, including:
- Sending out a daily weather report
- Backing up user data
- Generating reports on server usage
- Checking for system updates
Similar Cron Jobs
You might also want to run a crontab:
FUN FACT: The most common way to edit cron jobs is using the crontab command – this stands for “cron table,” and it contains all the information about when your tasks should be executed..
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 crontab cheat sheet for a list of hundreds of popular cron jobs.