This page will help you quickly and easily set up a cron job to run every 6 days at 5:00 pm.
The Cron Job/Crontab
To have your task run at this frequency, use the following cron:
0 17 */6 * *
This cron command translates to the following (in Human-Readable format):
“Every 6 days at 5:00 pm.”
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.
A crontab is a file that contains a list of commands that are to be executed at specified times. The commands in the crontab are executed by the cron daemon, which runs in the background.
Cron Fields
Every cron job uses five fields. Here is an explanation of what each field does in this cron, which runs “every 6 days at 5:00 pm“:
FUN FACT: Each user on a system can have their own crontab, and commands in them will be executed as that user..
Use Cases
You might want to set up a crontab or cron job to run every 6 days at 5:00 pm for several reasons, including:
- A daily backup that is rotated weekly
- A report that is generated every other week
- Checking for updates to a software package every 6 days
Similar Cron Jobs
You might also want to run a crontab:
FUN FACT: Cron is one of the most powerful tools available on a Linux system – use it wisely!.
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.