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title: What is the Delay node and how do I configure it?
description: "The **Delay** node pauses the workflow for a set time (0–100 seconds in the config). Connect it after a message or condition when you want to wait before sending the next message or checking again. For “Wait for user reply” behaviour, use **Wait…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-is-the-delay-node-and-how-do-i-configure-it/"
updated: "2026-03-10"
category: WhatsApp Business API / Workflow Builder
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# What is the Delay node and how do I configure it?

The **Delay** node pauses the workflow for a set time (0–100 seconds in the config). Connect it after a message or condition when you want to wait before sending the next message or checking again. For “Wait for user reply” behaviour, use **Wait for Event** (action_delay with user_message mode) in the execution model instead of a simple delay.

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