How do I schedule a job every minute?

Use the cron expression * * * * *. You can set this in crontab on Linux, or use a service like CronJobPro to schedule HTTP requests with this expression.

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Cron Job Every Minute – Expression & Examples

This cron expression runs the job once every minute, 24/7. Every field is set to * (wildcard), meaning "every possible value."

Cron Expression

* * * * *

Minute

(0-59)

Hour

(0-23)

Day of Month

(1-31)

Month

(1-12)

Day of Week

(0-6)

How It Works

This cron expression runs the job once every minute, 24/7. Every field is set to * (wildcard), meaning "every possible value."

Common Use Cases

Real-time monitoring checks
Queue processing
Live data synchronization
Health check endpoints

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does `* * * * *` mean in cron?

This cron expression runs the job once every minute, 24/7. Every field is set to * (wildcard), meaning "every possible value."

How do I use this cron expression?

On Linux/macOS, edit your crontab with crontab -e and add:
* * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh
Or use CronJobPro to schedule HTTP requests with this expression — no server required.

What timezone does cron use?

By default, cron uses the system timezone. CronJobPro lets you set a specific timezone per job, so your schedules are predictable regardless of server location.