Node ReferenceUtility
Delay
Pause workflow execution for a specified duration.
The Delay node pauses execution for a set amount of time before passing data to the next node.
Configuration
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node Label | text | No | Display name shown on the canvas |
| durationMs | number | Yes | Delay in milliseconds |
Limits
Delay values are capped at 300,000 ms, or 5 minutes. If you enter a larger number, the run waits for 5 minutes and then continues.
Use 60000 for 1 minute, 300000 for 5 minutes.
Common use cases
- Rate limiting between API calls
- Waiting for on-chain confirmation before checking results
- Pacing notifications to avoid spam