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# Timer

# Timer {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The Timer connector sets a user-defined timer within a workflow and when the timer
stops, it triggers an automation.  
You must first use and then expose the methods in the Timer connector to use its methods.

* To use the connector, see [Use a connector in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/v8h4E~sO0ZrdWXG0oYY1qQ "Connect to the various data sources and tools to create automation by using a connector in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
* To expose the methods, see [Use connector method](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M6Nv4nb7X1EwGAH5Wvrg_g "Expose and then use the methods within a connector to perform all the actions that the connector can do.").
* To use the methods, see [Use a component in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/is7JWyaW55iJP97Gum7EhQ "Design automation projects by using components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
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* **[Timer connector methods](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5BmlvoHULfDF5Y97WK8TaQ)**   
  Learn about the Timer connector methods and event.