Linux

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CautionOne-off scheduled jobs

echo '<cmd>' | at 02:00

Runs a command once at a given time (cron's one-shot sibling). atq lists, atrm cancels.

Examples

  • echo 'systemctl restart app' | at 03:00Schedule a 3 a.m. restart

Syntax

at <time> / atq / atrm <job>

Before you run it

Verify queued jobs with atq.

Related commands

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