Cron Job Every 2 Minutes

A 2-minute cron interval provides frequent execution while cutting server load in half compared to every-minute schedules. Use `*/2 * * * *` to run tasks at 0, 2, 4, 6... minutes past each hour.

Cron Expression

crontab syntax
*/2 * * * *
*/2
minute
*
hour
*
day (month)
*
month
*
day (week)

This expression runs every 2 minutes. That's 30 times per hour or 720 times per day.

Common Use Cases

Near real-time monitoring
Frequent cache updates
Short-interval health checks
Quick data synchronization
Alert system polling

How It Works

1

Enter your endpoint URL

Paste your webhook URL, API endpoint, or any HTTP(S) address you want to call.

2

Test your request

We'll send a test request to verify your endpoint responds correctly.

3

Create your cron job

We'll call your endpoint every 2 minutes automatically. No server required.

Why Use CronUptime?

No Server Required

Schedule cron jobs without managing infrastructure. We handle execution at the edge.

Reliable Timing

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Frequently Asked Questions

The */2 in the minute field means 'every 2 minutes'. The slash (/) is a step value - it divides the range and runs at those intervals. So */2 in minutes runs at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8... 58 minutes.
They produce the same result. */2 is shorthand for listing every even minute. Using */2 is cleaner and easier to maintain than listing all 30 values explicitly.

Quick Reference

Cron Expression:

*/2 * * * *

Human Readable:

every 2 minutes

Schedule every 2 minutes

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