Who can use this feature

Available on Pro and Enterprise plans 

The delay block in monday.com’s workflow builder lets you add timed pauses between actions in your workflow. You can use it to space out automated steps such as sending notifications, updating items, or triggering integrations after a set amount of time. This helps you control the flow of your processes and create smoother, more deliberate automations.

You can choose from a wide variety of actions once you select the delay block, creating a flexible workflow timing schedule that works for you.

Note: This feature exists only in the workflow builder and cannot be found in the custom Automation builder

How to access the delay block

To access the workflow delay action block:

1 Click the Autopilot hub robot icon on the top right navigation bar to open your workflows

2 Click the Workflows tab on the right to view your available workflows

3 Select the workflow you want to edit, or click Create workflow to start a new one

Once you've opened up your workflow, you can already implement workflow delays for whichever step you'd like to delay.

How to add a delay to your workflow

Let's say that after creating an item, you want to assign a person to the task, but you want to wait two days in order to make sure all of the information needed has been gathered.

You can easily do this by clicking on the plus sign icon and then selecting delay from the dropdown menu as below:

Once you've selected the delay action, you can customize your workflow delay as you wish. Choose how long you want your delay to be, ranging from minutes, hours, to days.

Then select what time the next action will take place. You can add a delay action at any stage of your workflow after the initial trigger has been set up.

Lastly, if you don't already have it set up, it's time to set up the next action in your workflow, which will be the one affected by the delay.

Limitations

What is the time limit for delays?

You can wait up to 400 days in between workflow steps with the delay block! Need more time? Let us know by contacting us here.

How many workflow runs can wait simultaneously?

You can run up to 1000 delayed actions per workflow. Need more? Once again, let us know! 

Note: If you make any changes to your workflow, all of the existing delayed workflow runs will be terminated.