Configuring CRON To Run At Random Times

Moobs

• August 23, 2018 18:06

I'm working on a new project and I would like to setup a cron to run every 6-8 hours at a random minute. Any suggestions on the best way to achieve this would be greatly appreciated.

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  sysnishit

  • August 24, 2018 05:00

  Hello, * */6 * * * sleep $[ ( $RANDOM % 60 ) + 1 ]m; /path/to/script or command This cron will execute command/script every after 6 hrs and RANDOM min (from 1 to 60)

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  Moobs

  • August 24, 2018 22:13

  Hello, * */6 * * * sleep $[ ( $RANDOM % 60 ) + 1 ]m; /path/to/script or command This cron will execute command/script every after 6 hrs and RANDOM min (from 1 to 60)

  
  Thanks so much! This is exactly what I've been looking for and I'll follow up in the next day or so once everything is ready for the cron :)

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  sysnishit

  • August 24, 2018 22:38

  Hello, You are most welcome :)

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  cPanelLauren

  • August 27, 2018 14:33

  Thank you @sysnishit for providing a solution!

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