# How can I generate a cron expression for my scheduled publishes?

> Cascade CMS uses Quartz, whose cron syntax differs slightly from other tools. Sample expressions and recommended generators.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/publishing/generate-a-cron-expression.html
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updated: 2026-10-06

When setting up [scheduled publishes](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/publishing/index.html), one option is to provide a cron expression.

Cascade CMS uses Quartz for scheduling, so the syntax differs slightly from other applications where you may have set up cron tasks. To generate compatible expressions, use [CronMaker](http://www.cronmaker.com/).

## Sample expressions

**Sample cron expressions for scheduled publishing**

| Publish time | Cron expression |
| --- | --- |
| Every 2 hours | `0 0/10 * 1/1 * ? *` |
| Weekly on Tuesdays at 10am | `0 0 10 ? * TUE *` |
| Once on Feb. 1, 2024 | `0 0 0 1 FEB ? 2024` |