Cron job At 6pm on Fridays
0 18 * * 5
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At 06:00 PM, only on Friday
Field breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| minute | 0 | at minute 0 |
| hour | 18 | at hour 18:00 |
| day (month) | * | any value |
| month | * | any value |
| day (week) | 5 | on Friday |
Crontab line
0 18 * * 5 /path/to/script.shThe expression 0 18 * * 5 schedules a cron job to run at 6pm on fridays. This is a commonly referenced cron schedule used for periodic tasks such as maintenance, cleanup, reporting, or automated workflows that run on a regular cadence.