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To run a script every 5 minutes using crontab, follow these steps:

1. Open the crontab editor by typing crontab -e in the terminal.

2. Add a new line to the crontab file that specifies the timing of the script. To run the script every 5 minutes, use the following syntax:

   */5 * * * * /path/to/your/script.sh

   This line specifies that the script should be run every 5 minutes on any day of the week, any day of the month, and any month of the year.

3. Save and exit the crontab editor.

Note: Make sure that your script has executable permission. You can set it by running chmod +x /path/to/your/script.sh in the terminal.