Data Workflows Timer Node

The timer node, called Conditions and time settings are met, sets time periods during which its workflow pauses and accounts are not processed. It define how long before the audience accounts in the workflow move on to the next node.

Use a timer node with any action node to ensure that accounts remain in that action node for a specified wait time.

Add a new timer node from the Node menu in the Data Workflows canvas.

Updated timer node setup

As of November 7, 2025, 6sense simplified timer node setup from multiple timer nodes into one node.

• Existing workflows automatically update to the new timer node, called Conditions and time settings are met.

• All existing workflows continue to run the same as before.

Timer node requirements

• A timer node must be preceded by an action node.

Set up the Conditions and time settings are met node

Using the Conditions and time settings are met node, time settings define a duration or a date and time after which filters are applied to the audience, and then moves to the next node.

1. Drag the node from the Nodes menu to the canvas.

2. Connect it node to an action node.

3. Select the timer node’s Edit (the pencil) icon.

4. In the properties panel, add a name and description.

   • Node name (required): A brief description that displays on the node’s icon. You cannot save a timer node without a name.

   • Description (optional, and recommended): A lengthier description of what the node does.

5. Select the timeframe, either:

   • Number of days: Select the duration of how long the workflow will run, in the number of days, hours, and/or minutes.

     OR

   • Date and time: Select a specific time when the workflow will stop.

     • Not recommended for recurring workflows.

6. (Optional) Add conditions that must be met before the workflow moves to the next node.

   1. Select When these conditions are met, create a new branch:

   2. Select Add condition and pick filters that match your needs.

      • The filters are the same as the ones you can apply when creating a segment.

      • All filters return accounts.

      • Contact-related filters return accounts that are associated with those contacts.

   3. Name the branch. By default the branch name is Yes.

7. (Optional) Add what to do if the previous conditions were not met. Either:

   • Do nothing.
     OR

   • Add another branch. Update the branch name if needed.

8. Select Save.

Document Changelog

• Nov 7 2025:  First published, for consolidated timer nodes.