Visual builder for n8n schedule triggers
A cron expression tells your automation when to run. It's 5 values separated by spaces:
* * * * * → Every minute0 9 * * * → Daily at 9:00 AM0 9 * * 1-5 → Weekdays at 9 AM*/15 * * * * → Every 15 minutes* → Any/every value*/5 → Every 5 units1-5 → Range (1 through 5)1,15 → Specific values (1 and 15)In n8n, add a "Schedule Trigger" node to your workflow.
Choose "Cron" from the dropdown menu.
Copy the expression above and paste it in the cron field:
| * | Any value |
| , | List (1,3,5) |
| - | Range (1-5) |
| / | Step (*/5) |
| 0 | Sunday |
| 1-5 | Mon-Fri |
| 6 | Saturday |
| 1 | January |
| 6 | June |
| 12 | December |