Wait Nodes can be used to add a delay between steps in your Automations. This is helpful for timed follow-ups, delayed coupon delivery, or drip-style sequences.
Note: This feature is available only to heroes who have:
Upgraded to the new visual Automation Builder
Are on the Growth plan or higher (Advanced Automations)
What the Wait Node Does
The Wait Node pauses your automation for a set time. You can place it before or after any action and choose a delay using minutes, hours, or days:
Add a Wait Node
You can add a Wait Node either before choosing an action or after the action is already in place:
How to Add a Wait Node Before Selecting an Action:
From your Kajabi Dashboard click Marketing-Automations
Choose a preexisting automation or create a new automation
Open your automation and confirm a trigger is already added.
Click the + beneath the trigger.
Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select System → Wait.
Configure the Wait Node:
Name (optional)
Delay duration:
Minutes: minimum 30, maximum 90
Hours: minimum 1 hour, maximum 24 hours
Days: minimum 1 day, maximum 365 days
The Wait Node will appear in the workflow:
Note:
Naming your Wait Node can make it easier to understand your automation at a glance.
How to Add a Wait Node After Selecting an Action
Add an action to your automation.
Click the + between the trigger and the action.
Select System → Wait.
Enter the delay (hours or days).
Save your changes. The Wait Node will be added between the trigger and the action:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Wait Node be renamed?
Yes. You can rename the Wait Node for clarity at any time.
Does the Wait Node block publishing?
A Wait Node will prevent publishing only if no action follows it. If this happens, you’ll see a warning before publishing.
Can I add multiple Wait Nodes?
Yes. Multiple Wait Nodes can be added throughout the automation to create the timing you need.