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# Elements of the flow - Waiting

The Waiting element is used to force a pause in the flow. The flow then remains in the Waiting element for the defined period of time and only executes the subsequent elements afterwards. Examples for the use of the Waiting element would be the automated closing of events or time-delayed notifications to third parties such as press representatives.

**Configuration**

1️⃣ The amount of time the flow should stay in the element can be defined in seconds.

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