---
title: "Timed Event Node"
slug: "timed-event-node"
tags: ["workflow-builder", "workflow-builder-nodes"]
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-13T15:37:33Z
published: 2026-10-13T15:37:33Z
canonical: "docs.unqork.io/timed-event-node"
---

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# Timed Event Node

The Timed Event node is a boundary event that attaches to a Task node or Sub-Process node in the Authenticated swimlane. After a specified duration, it fires configured actions like sending a message. It can also route the workflow to a new node when time runs out.

> **How to read settings tables**
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> The tables below describe each configurable option as it displays in the UnqorkAI platform. Values are formatted as follows: `inline code` — a value to type exactly as shown | **Bold** — a value selected from a drop-down, radio button, tab, or choice chip | **ON**/**OFF** — toggle state | ✓ — checkbox checked | ☐ — checkbox unchecked

## Settings

| Setting | Field | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Label | `label` | Text input | `timedEvent-{n}` | A display name for the node. |
| Activate When... | `startCondition` | Text input | — | A condition expression that determines when the timed event becomes active, for example, `status="Pending"`. Leave empty to activate immediately. A tooltip indicates which Task or Sub-Process node this event is attached to. |
| Send a Message | — | — | — | Adds timed message actions. Click **Add a Message** to configure a message that fires after a specified duration. |
| Send Workflow to New Task After Certain Duration | — | — | — | Configures output links that route the workflow to a new node after a specified duration. Conditions are set on the output links connecting from this node. |

## Link Settings

When you click an output link connecting from this node, the settings panel displays settings specific to this link type. For the full reference, see [Output Links](/unqorkai/docs/output-links).

- **Label**: A display name for the link.
- **Duration of Timer**: The amount of time to wait before the event fires, set in days, hours, and minutes.

## Placement Constraints

- The Timed Event node must be placed as a boundary event on a **Task node** or **Sub-Process node**. It cannot be placed as a standalone node in the workflow.
- The Timed Event node cannot be placed in an **Automated swimlane**.
- The duration before the workflow change must be equal to or longer than the duration of any timed messages configured on the node.
- The node must have either a timed message or a workflow change (outgoing link) defined. An empty node is not valid.

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