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How to Create a Jenkins Job that Runs Automatically Every 5 Minutes Using a Cron Schedule?

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Description:
In Jenkins, you can schedule a job to run automatically at fixed intervals using the Build periodically feature. By configuring a cron expression, Jenkins triggers the job without needing manual execution. Using */5 * * * *, the job will run once every 5 minutes.

Steps

Step 1 — Open Jenkins Dashboard
Open your browser and go to: http://localhost:8080 to access the Jenkins dashboard.
Step 2 — Create a New Job
Click New Item from the left menu to create a new Jenkins project.
Step 3 — Enter Job Name
Type the job name as:
cron-test
Step 4 — Select Freestyle Project
Choose Freestyle Project and click OK to proceed.
Step 5 — Go to Build Triggers Section
Inside the configuration page, scroll down to find Build Triggers.
Step 6 — Enable Scheduled Triggering
Check the box labeled Build periodically.
Step 7 — Enter Cron Schedule
In the schedule box type:
```
*/5 * * * *
```
This tells Jenkins to run the job every 5 minutes.
Step 8 — Add a Build Step (Optional but Recommended)
Scroll to Build → click Add build step → select Execute Shell
Example command:
```
echo "This job runs every 5 minutes"
```
Step 9 — Save the Job
Click Save at the bottom to store your job configuration.
Step 10 — Wait and Check Automatic Runs
Return to the job page → watch the Build History.
You will see a new build triggered every five minutes automatically.

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