Cron every 2 minutes

Expression: */2 * * * *

Meaning

Run every two minutes.

Example use

Useful for short polling loops, development checks and queue workers that need a frequent but not constant cadence.

How to modify it

Use */5 for every five minutes or * for every minute.

Use it in the cron parser

Open the Cron Parser, paste */2 * * * *, and review the next run times in your browser before using the schedule in production.

Related cron schedules

• Cron every minute — * * * * *
• Cron every 3 minutes — */3 * * * *
• Cron every 5 minutes — */5 * * * *

FAQ

Does cron use my local time zone?

Cron uses the time zone configured in the scheduler or server. Cloud platforms, CI systems and containers may default to UTC.

Is this a five-field or six-field cron?

This page uses standard five-field crontab syntax: minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week.