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Cron Expression Explainer
Turn a cron expression into plain English and the next run times.
Why this exists
Cron syntax is write-once, read-never. Whether it's a NinjaOne scheduled script, a Linux crontab, or a backup job, reading '0 */2 * * 1-5' as English and seeing the next few runs beats guessing.
How to use
- Paste a cron expression (5 fields, e.g. 0 */2 * * 1-5).
- Read the plain-English description.
- See the next several run times in your local zone.
Worked example
Try for “every weekday at 9am”, or pick a preset above. Five fields: minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week.