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Cron expression: every 2 hours

Runs on the hour, every 2 hours: 00:00, 02:00, 04:00 …

0 */2 * * *

Field by field

FieldValueMeaning
Minute0At minute 0
Hour*/2Every 2 hours
Day of month*Every day of the month
Month*Every month
Day of week*Every day of the week

Typical uses

  • Medium-frequency syncs
  • Search index refresh

Related schedules

Every 30 minutes*/30 * * * *Every 30 seconds (workaround)* * * * *Every hour0 * * * *Every 3 hours0 */3 * * *Every 4 hours0 */4 * * *Every 6 hours0 */6 * * *

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