Time Delay
Pause a campaign execution for a fixed amount of time before moving on.
The Time Delay node waits for a fixed duration before the contact continues to the next connected node.
When to use it
Use this node when the workflow should wait the same amount of time for everyone.
Common examples:
- wait one day after a welcome email
- delay a follow-up message
- give a contact time to act before checking engagement
- space out a sequence of campaign messages
Settings
- Node name: optional display name shown on the workflow canvas.
- Delay value: the number to wait.
- Delay unit: the unit, such as minutes, hours, or days.
Simulation and execution behavior
Simulations show the workflow path without making the user wait in real time. Real executions pause until the delay has elapsed, then continue to the next node.
Continue a running delay manually
Workspace owners, admins, and members with write access can continue an active Time Delay before its scheduled resume time:
- Open the running campaign execution.
- Select the active Time Delay node.
- In the execution details, select Continue now and confirm the action.
The delay completes normally and the execution moves to the next connected node. The next workflow action may run immediately. The execution's Step Data records when the delay was advanced, who requested it, and its original resume time.
This action is only available for fixed Time Delay nodes. It does not force Wait Until conditions, time windows, engagement checks, or sub-campaign waits to finish.
Best practices
- Use Time Delay for simple fixed waits.
- Use Wait Until when contacts should wait for a condition, event timestamp, or maximum time.
- Avoid stacking many short delays when a single clearer delay would explain the workflow better.