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# Use the Wait For Time component

# Use the Wait For Time component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Set a wait time by using the Wait For Time component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Watch this video to learn how to use the Wait For Time component.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can use the Wait For Time component anywhere in an automation. Depending on the
wait time that you have configured, the automation waits after the component
previous to the Wait For Time component is executed.

To configure the properties for the Wait For Time component, see [Properties of the Wait components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qkSD9aV0IJDkGtzNWOOjeA "Learn about the properties of the Wait components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to General.
2. Drag the Wait For Time component to the Design surface.
3. To set the wait time, 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.").
4. **Optional:** Connect the data and control ports of the Wait For Time component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port Type | Port name | Data type | Purpose | Mandatory? | Notes |
   |-|-|-|-|-|-|
   | Data In | Wait Time (Seconds) | Integer | Takes the wait time. | Yes |   |
   [ ]

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5. **Optional:** To test the component, right-click the component bar and then click Run From Here.

## Set a wait time in an automation {#use-wait-waitfortime__example_gnc_bjj_h5b}

In the example, the WHILE component executes while the value of "i" is true. The Wait
For Time component is placed between the While component and the Post Process
component. The Wait For Time component puts a waiting time of 30 seconds before the
Post Process component executes.