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# Counter connector methods

# Counter connector methods {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The Counter connector methods increment, decrement, or reset integers as part of an
automation Workflow in RPA Desktop Design Studio. All methods have
properties that you can update.

## Up {#counter-connector-methods__section_cw5_yqh_ltb}

Increments an integer by the value that you specify.  
To provide input, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").{#counter-connector-methods__table_avb_nsh_ltb__entry__6}

| Parameter | Description | Data port type | Data type | Default value | Mandatory? |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| Value | Custom integer value | Data In | Integer | 1 | Yes |
[Table 1. Up method parameters]

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To view or update the properties, see [Counter method properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xX_1EzZSeKzXGODuq~fWvA "View or update the Counter method properties.").

## Down {#counter-connector-methods__section_zjb_tth_ltb}

Decrements an integer by the value that you specify. The default integer is 1.

To provide input, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").  
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| Parameter | Description | Data port type | Data type | Default value | Mandatory |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| Value | Custom integer value | Data In | Integer | 1 | Yes |
[Table 2. Up method parameters]

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To view or update the properties, see [Counter method properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xX_1EzZSeKzXGODuq~fWvA "View or update the Counter method properties.").

## Value {#counter-connector-methods__section_j4k_d5h_ltb}

Returns the value after incrementing or decrementing an integer in the Up or Down methods.  
Note:  
You must execute the Up or Down method before executing the Value method.  
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| Parameter | Description | Data port type | Data type | Default value | Mandatory |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| Return | Incremented or decremented value | Data Out | Integer | 0 | Yes |
[Table 3. Up method parameters]

{#counter-connector-methods__table_ksp_35h_ltb}

To update the properties, see [Counter method properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xX_1EzZSeKzXGODuq~fWvA "View or update the Counter method properties.").

## Reset {#counter-connector-methods__section_opc_q5h_ltb}

Resets the current value in the Value method to null.  
Note:  
You must execute the Reset method after executing the Value method.

To view or update the properties, see [Counter method properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xX_1EzZSeKzXGODuq~fWvA "View or update the Counter method properties.").

## Example {#counter-connector-methods__section_qlm_xvw_5tb}

The following example shows the use of the Counter connector methods.