Cron Expression Validator

Validate and debug cron expressions with detailed field-by-field analysis. Get instant feedback on syntax errors and see exactly what each field means.

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Cron Syntax Reference

Understanding the special characters and syntax rules for cron expressions

Special Characters

* - Any value

, - Value list separator

- - Range of values

/ - Step values

? - Any value (day fields only)

L - Last (day fields only)

W - Weekday (day of month only)

# - Nth occurrence (day of week)

Field Positions

Position 1: Minutes (0-59)

Position 2: Hours (0-23)

Position 3: Day of Month (1-31)

Position 4: Month (1-12 or JAN-DEC)

Position 5: Day of Week (0-6 or SUN-SAT)