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at

Schedules a one-time command.

at runs commands once at a specified time, unlike cron which is for recurring schedules.

Syntax
at time

Arguments explained

  • Options adjust output or behavior.
  • Arguments name the files, services, hosts, or values the command should work with.

Common examples

Schedule a command
echo 'touch /tmp/ran-later' | at now + 5 minutes

Runs the command five minutes from now.

List queued jobs
atq

Shows pending at jobs.

at Command
FieldDetails
Commandat
CategoryJobs and Background Execution
Primary useSchedules a one-time command.
Syntaxat time

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cron

Runs scheduled jobs through a background daemon.

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