SOLVED Configuring CRON To Run At Random Times

[Moobs]

I'm working on a new project and I would like to setup a cron to run every 6-8 hours at a random minute. Any suggestions on the best way to achieve this would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sysnishit]

Hello,

* */6 * * * sleep $[ ( $RANDOM % 60 ) + 1 ]m; /path/to/script or command

This cron will execute command/script every after 6 hrs and RANDOM min (from 1 to 60)

 

[Moobs]

Hello,

* */6 * * * sleep $[ ( $RANDOM % 60 ) + 1 ]m; /path/to/script or command

This cron will execute command/script every after 6 hrs and RANDOM min (from 1 to 60)

Thanks so much! This is exactly what I've been looking for and I'll follow up in the next day or so once everything is ready for the cron

 

[sysnishit]

Hello,

You are most welcome

 

[cPanelLauren]

Thank you @sysni**** for providing a solution!