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# Wait

> Pause the workflow execution for a period of time before continuing

The **Wait** node pauses workflow execution for a specified number of seconds before continuing to the next node. This is useful for rate limiting, adding delays between API calls, or creating time-based workflow controls.

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## When to Use It

* Add delays between API calls to respect rate limits
* Pause before retrying failed operations
* Create time-based workflow controls
* Space out email sends or notifications
* Allow time for external systems to process data

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## Inputs

| Field               | Type           | Required | Description                                   |
| ------------------- | -------------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Seconds to Wait** | Dynamic-number | Yes      | Number of seconds to pause (1-90 seconds max) |

### Seconds to Wait

Enter any number between 1 and 90 seconds. The workflow will pause for exactly this duration before proceeding to the next connected node.

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## Output

Returns a simple confirmation message indicating the wait period has completed.

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## Credit Cost

* **Cost per run**: Free (0 credits)

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## FAQs

<Accordion title="What's the maximum wait time?">
  The maximum wait time is 90 seconds. For longer delays, consider using multiple Wait nodes in sequence or implementing time-based triggers instead.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Does the wait affect parallel workflow branches?">
  No, the Wait node only pauses the specific workflow path it's placed on. Other parallel branches will continue executing normally.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use dynamic values for the wait time?">
  Yes, you can connect the output from previous nodes to dynamically set the wait duration, as long as the value is between 1-90 seconds.
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<Accordion title="What happens if I enter a value outside the 1-90 range?">
  Values below 1 will be set to 1 second, and values above 90 will be set to 90 seconds. The node will show a validation error if you try to save invalid values.
</Accordion>