Delay
Use the Delay node to pause workflow execution for a specific duration.
Available on NocoDB cloud plus plan onwards and licensed on-premise deployments.
The Delay node in NocoDB workflows allows you to pause execution for a defined period before proceeding to the next step. This node is useful when actions need to be spaced out or resumed after a short waiting period.
Configuration
- Duration: Specify the amount of time to wait.
- Unit: Select the time unit for the delay (Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days).
How it works
- Workflow execution pauses for the specified duration.
- Once the delay period ends, the workflow automatically resumes and continues to the next node.
In case of workflow edits and republishing, any executions paused at a Delay node will prompt you to choose how to handle them (see Pending Workflow Executions for details).
Use cases
- Wait before sending follow-up notifications
- Throttle actions to avoid rate limits
- Introduce a cooldown period between automated steps