Advanced Scheduling with Crontab¶

This guide shows how to schedule jobs in digna using crontab expressions.
Unlike the standard patterns (daily, weekly, monthly), crontab gives you full flexibility to define custom schedules.

Interactive Demo¶

What You Will Learn¶

• How to open the Scheduling section in the dashboard
• How to create a new job using a crontab expression
• How to set a schedule that runs only on weekends at 10:00

Example: Weekend Schedule¶

To schedule a job to run every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM, use the following expression:

• 0 → minute (on the hour)
• 10 → hour (10 AM)
• * → every day of the month
• * → every month
• sat,sun → only on Saturdays and Sundays

Why Use Crontab?¶

• Create schedules beyond standard daily, weekly, or monthly patterns
• Define precise run times (specific days, hours, or intervals)
• Useful for weekend jobs, off-hours checks, or frequent monitoring