How to use cron on Linux

Cron expression

The cron system is a method to automatically run commands on a schedule. A scheduled job is called a cronjob, and it’s created in a file called a crontab. It’s the easiest and oldest way for a computer user to automate their computer.

Writing a cronjob

To create a cronjob, you edit your crontab using the -e option:

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