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# Delay
> Pause workflows for a specified duration before performing tasks. Choose to delay for minutes, hours, or even days.
## Overview
Delaying [actions](/workflows) gives you control over when tasks are triggered. You can set this delay to last for just a few minutes or extend it to hours or days, depending on your needs. This is especially useful for workflows that require follow-ups, reminders, or timed sequences.
## How to delay an action
Click `Integrate` on the top menu of your form, followed by `Workflows`. Then, start with a `+ Blank workflow`.
Select a **trigger**. Then, choose `Delay` and set how soon you want a task to be done. The default delay is 30 minutes, but it can also be set to a shorter duration in minutes or extended to hours or days.
Click under Delay to add another **action**. For this example, let’s choose `Send email`. We'll email them a list of requirements to submit. Remember to `Test` your workflow.
That’s it! `Publish` and share your form. Now, every form submission will send the custom email to respondents 3 days after completing the form.
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