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What is Redis TTL and how does expiration work?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
TTL defines how long a key exists before expiring.
Deep explanation
Redis supports passive expiration (checked on access) and active expiration (background cleanup). TTL helps manage memory and caching efficiently.
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