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# Elements of the flow - Close event

With the Close event element, events can be closed automatically. 

||| ❗️ It is highly recommended to always combine the Close event element with a preceding Waiting element and a suitable time period. Otherwise, the flow will immediately close an event, which may result in not filling all positions in an alert or make it impossible for participants to provide feedback in response to an alert.

**Configuration**

1️⃣ In order for the flow to close a corresponding event, it is mandatory to specify the event ID. This can be obtained via the input function (rectangular icon left hand next to the input field), from previous elements. In the example on the screenshot, the ID from the element Alarm closed is used for this purpose.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/91fefd8b4b0ac000/flowcloseeventen_nasc5o.png)