# Timer

Use a countdown timer to create a sense of urgency for time-sensitive opportunities, like special discounts. You can also use the Timer widget to indicate when an offer becomes available. 

## Adding a widget

To add a timer widget to your funnel:

1. Open a step.
2. Click one time the element (e.g. container, row cell) that will hold the timer widget.   
3. Click the **Timer** widget on the left panel. Funnelish displays the timer and left-side settings panel.

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## Customizing the timer

You can customize the appearance of a timer (e.g. design and time) including text, colors, borders, margins, and padding.

To customize the timer, click the widget on the canvas one time. The settings panel displays on the left side of the screen. &#x20;

*Customizing labels and time*

Under **Labels** you can change **Hours**, **Minutes**, and **Seconds**.

To change a label and time:

1. Go to the settings panel.
2. Locate the **Hours** label.
3. Change the label and time as required.
4. Repeat for **Minutes** and **Seconds**.
5. Click Save changes.

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### Customizing action

Configure an outcome once the countdown reaches zero. The default setting is **No action**.

1. Go to the left settings panel.
2. Scroll down to the **Expire action** heading.
3. Click the field.
4. Select an option. (see below)
5. Click Save changes.

<figure><img src="/files/oQ6mNlWCH8q2ZGapar9Z" alt=""><figcaption><p>Trigger an action when the countdown reaches zero</p></figcaption></figure>

*Go to URL*

Funnelish opens a webpage when the timer reaches zero.

1. Enter a URL.
2. Switch on the toggle to open a new browser tab. (optional)
3. Click Save changes.
4. Click Preview.

<figure><img src="/files/QDNThhSyMkxB61UttS9O" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open a new webpage when the timer reaches zero</p></figcaption></figure>

*Hide countdown timer*

Removes the timer from the page when the clock reaches zero.


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